1929-2018
Charles Creighton Pate, age 88, died on September 2, 2018 in Houston, Texas. He was born in Elkhart, Texas on October 21, 1929 to parents Rev. Harlen J. and Nannie Faye (Hamilton) Pate. He is survived by his only sibling, A. J. Pate of Houston, nephew John H. Pate of Houston, and niece Debi D. Russo of Kyle, Texas. He is also survived by two children, Charles Dee Pate and Gina Jo Pate, both of Houston. In 1950, he received a Bachelor of Science from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. In 1952, he received a Master of Education from the University of Houston. He was employed by Houston Independent School District for 38 years, including principal of Edison Junior High School, 1965-1979, and Lantrip Elementary School, 1983-1988. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956, primarily based in Germany. He and his bother A.J. were always close friends. They had the unique experience of watching together all fifty-two Super Bowl games. Also, during the first five years of the Houston Oilers in the American Football League, they attended all home games in Jeppensen Stadium. Visitation will begin at 5pm to 8pm, on Friday, September 7th, at Forest Park Lawndale. Funeral services will begin at 1pm, on Saturday, September 8th, at Forest Park Lawndale. Charles attended chapel services at The Conservatory with A.J. and his wife Martha, for as long as physically possible. Rev. Bart Dye, pastor of the chapel, will be officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
