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Charles Pate Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Charles E. Pate, 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Charles was a lifelong member of Lonsdale Baptist Church, serving as a Sunday school teacher, choir director and deacon. He served in the Maritime Service - Merchant Marine, Air Force, Tennessee National Guard and the Tennessee Air Reserve. Charles was also a member of the Masonic Lodge #433 F&AM. Charles was a graduate of Rule High School, Knoxville and was also a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. He was a member of the Knoxville Police Department and worked with various companies such as Rich's, B. Forman, Miller Bros. and Maas Bros department stores serving in various leadership capacities finishing his work career as a sales representative working with Mike and Robin Maddox prior to retiring in 2011. Charles was very proud while working at B. Forman in Rochester, New York that he and his wife, Barbara had the opportunity to help start the first Southern Baptist Church in Rochester.
He is preceded in death by wife, Barbara H. Pate; mother, Trula W. Pate; and father, Glen V. Pate. Charles is survived by nephew, Charles L. West; wife, Gisselle, and son, Nathan A. West; cousin, Robert E. Mashburn, II, wife, Jean; and a number of other cousins and friends.
Family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Sunday, February 12, 2017, at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 4:00 p.m., with Reverend Wayne Roach officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Monday, February 13, 2017, at Lynnhurst Cemetery for an 11:00 a.m. interment service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Northwest Baptist Church on Merchants Drive in memory of Charles. Online obituary may be viewed and condolences extended at www.rosemortuary.com.
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Jerry Burchell
February 5, 2021
Charles & Barb are truly missed both of them are like gems when you meet them and become true friends you never want to lose a gem. But I am so sure to say that Charles is pleased to be where he is and wouldn't change a thing.
Randy and Sharon O Dell
February 23, 2017
Always enjoyed Charlie and Barbara Great People and so Happy to have known them . Randy and Sharon O Dell Knoxville Tn.
Powell Chiropractic
February 17, 2017
WE loved seeing Charlie, he was always a bright spot in our day. He will be missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him.
We rejoice in the fact that he is in a far better place and there are no more tears or pain.
February 14, 2017
Charles will be greatly missed but his warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit will be remembered forever. He is with the Love of his Life now Barb. Walking beside that river..
February 12, 2017
Charles Pate, you will be missed....you always brought Sunshine to my office when you came in..
Your smile was so sincere.....
RIP my friend..
Nancy Francis,
Office Manager
Dr Wm Holt office
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