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John Pate Obituary

John M. Pate, Marketing Director for Little Oil Company, of Norfolk, Va., passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2009. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2009, in the chapel of H.D. Oliver Funeral Parlor, 1501 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, Va. 23517.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jul. 17 to Jul. 18, 2009.

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Cathy Cooke

July 21, 2009

I was shocked and saddened to hear of John's sudden passing. He was so full of life and always a pleasure to be around. John had a gift for creating a welcoming atmosphere and opening his heart and home to others. He will be sorely missed.

Pattie Phillips

July 18, 2009

John was a wonderful friend and we will miss him dearly. I was glad to know him.

Pete DeMarte

July 16, 2009

Sorry, I think I posted the wrong link to the other guest book.

The correct link is:
http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/rememberingjohn/homepage.aspx

tom mains

July 16, 2009

i was on the basketball team at binford jr high with a john pate.boy was he a good athlete. is this the same john pate? if not ,please know i am sorry i might have intruded at this sad time...thomas f mains ceo signal financial grop

Jerry & Jeanni Old

July 15, 2009

We will truly miss our dear friend John.
Thanks for the good time, advise and support. He was a great and special friend.

Pete DeMarte

July 15, 2009

There is a memorial site set up here where many have already commented and uploaded photos of John:

http://www.legacy.com/pilotonline/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=129753552

Jennfier Murphy

July 15, 2009

Mitch,

We are so sorry for your loss. John was an extraordinary man, who we are so grateful for having the opportunity to know. We will always remember him for the smarties he gave Tyler for every occassion. Please keep in touch and let us know if there is anything we can do to help you.

Sincerely,

Keith & Jennifer Murphy (Crystal's sister & brother-in-law)

Kerri Whalen

July 15, 2009

John you left us way too soon. You will be greatly missed. You were a wonderful business associate and a truly great friend. I know that your special spot in heaven will be decorated to the nines and that there will be many parties hosted by you. Save me a place at one of those parties for when we meet again. Love you buddy!!

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