James D. Pate, Sr. went to be with the Lord and was reunited with Margaret, his wife of 69 years, on Friday March 20, 2020. He is survived by four children, James D. Pate, Jr. (Bea), John W. Pate Sr. (Shirley), Michael D. Pate (Darlene), and Jesse C. Pate (Bonnie), 10 grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, two sisters and many nieces and nephews.
James was born in Birmingham on March 29, 1928 and lived in Birmingham, Dadeville and Chelsea. He served his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, deacon, teacher, and soul winner.
He retired from Acipco after 44 years of service in 1988.
After a private family service, burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to your favorite charity in memory of James.