James Pate Obituary

James Edward "Jim" Pate, 70, of Savannah, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Roberson County, North Carolina, and was preceded in death by his parents, Geewood & Nancy Godbold Pate, his wife, Elaina Sedwick Pate, brothers, W. A., Alton, Walter and John Daughtry Pate, sister, Mable Moore, and a son, James Daniel Pate. Jim was a Veteran of both the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam Conflict, having served in the US Air Force. He was a Life Member of American Legion Post # 184, a member of the 40 & 8, member of the Disabled Veterans of America, the Vietnam Veterans of America, and the Veterans Council. He served as Junior Vice Commander of the American Legion First District, and received the 1st District Veteran of the Year Award, for 2004. He was a Life Member of the 8th Air Force Historical Society, Life Member of the 8th Air Force Museum, a member of Zerubbabel Lodge # 15, F. & A.M's , the Scottish Rite Consistory - Valley of Savannah, Alee Temple, where he was a member of Hillbilly Clan 30, and Past President of the Southeastern Shrine Hillbilly Association. He is survived by three daughters, Teresa Dianne (Gary) Anderson and Paula (Dennis) Cook, of Ellabell, GA; and Kimberly (Mitchell) Shores of Richmond Hill, GA; brothers, Fred (Deloris) Pate, Laurinburg, NC; Reedy (Lucille) Pate, Laurel Hill, NC, sisters, Cora Agee and Emma Pate Ward, Bennettsville, SC, Bessie (Don) Agee, Eaton, Ohio; five grandchildren, Brittany Wilmont, Lyndsay Anderson, Jessi Shores, Ray-Ray Shores and Harrison Cook, and several nieces and nephews. Jim's extended family: Companion, Mrs. Betty Wheeler, children, Sue Folmar, Henry, David (Tina), Richard (Diane) and John (Robin) Wheeler, grandchildren, Linda (Jesse) Soto, Robbie Folmar, Patrick, Michael, Mitchell, Casey, Christopher and Kathryn Wheeler and Tyler Brown, great- granddaughter, Lily Soto. Jim was a loving, caring and giving person . He was an avid Bluegrass Fan. He loved to listen, play, and sing bluegrass music. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home - Hodgson Memorial Chapel. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of the Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home - Hodgson Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Ryan Ralston, officiating. Interment will follow in the American Legion Lot at Bonaventure Cemetery. The family will receive friends at American Legion Post # 184, in Thunderbolt, immediately after the service. Remembrances: Hospice of Savannah, Inc., 1352 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, Ga 31406. Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home 7415 Hodgson Memorial Dr Savannah, GA (912) 927-1999 Savannah Morning News, October 5, 2004 Please sign our Obituary Guestbook at www.savannahnow.com