William “Bill’ R. Pate, 68 of Crawfordville, died Sunday, November 3, 2013 at ET York Hospice Care Center in Gainesville. Bill was born May 26, 1945 in Decatur, AL to William and Eunice (Garrett) Pate and moved to Tallahassee in 1974 coming from Knoxville; TN.
Bill was an accountant and was employed with the State of Florida, Division of Retirement for 35 years until his retirement in 2009. He was previously employed with Decatur Iron and Steel in Decatur, AL and Mobile Home Industries in Tallahassee. He was united in marriage on February 5, 1982 to his wife, Dorothy who resides in Crawfordville.
Bill is also survived by his sons, Lance (Jill) Pate of Trussville, AL and Adam (Emily) Pate of Tallahassee; his step-daughters, Teresa Capps of Seagrove Beach, FL and Lisa Parker of Bristol, FL; his sisters, Linda Moore of Hanceville, AL and June Pate of Logan, AL; his seven grandchildren, Max, Jack, Lucy, Olivia, Morgan, Luke and Will; his three step-grandchildren, Alizsa, Daniel, and Lauren; and his two step-great grandchildren, Brandon and Tommy.
Friends will be received Tuesday from 4-7 pm at the Culley’s Meadowwood Funeral Home, Riggins Road Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Meals on Wheels of Elder Care Services, 2518 W. Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304.
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