Photo courtesy of Laurel Land Funeral Home – Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Apr 22, 1952 – Apr 26, 2017 (Age 65)
John was born in Bartow, Florida on April 22, 1952. He happened to be the third of four children born to Berdelle Kendricks, his mother. John was the baby boy of the family and lived in Mulberry, Florida until he went to college. He attended college in Texas and pledged Omega Psi Phi...
Read MoreJames Hunt, thanks for your kind words at the funeral for our Dad. It's such a small world that you were both in Dallas.
From John's Children John Jr. and Nicole
May 10, 2017
Steve Haddock, we saw our Dad mad a few times! He didn't let it show at work. We remember that he worked really hard at that job. We'll miss him too. Thank you for sharing.
From John's Children John Jr and Nicole
May 10, 2017
Orenthia Mason, this is a good picture of him. It's on the program for the funeral service. The celebration of his life was attended by family and friends. Thanks for your post.
From John's Children, John Jr. and Nicole
May 10, 2017
Ruby Hodges, our Dad had a great sense of humor! He joked with us often as we were growing up, even when we didn't feel like it. Thanks for your comment.
From John's Children, John Jr. and Nicole
May 10, 2017
Sandra Sigler, our Dad enjoyed his time at Texas College. We appreciate your comment.
From John's Children, John Jr. and Nicole
May 10, 2017
Jeffery and Lynne Yarbrough,
Thank you for your kind words and attending the services. So glad that you could pay your last respects to our father.
From John's Children; John Jr. and Nicole
May 10, 2017
We really hated to hear of John's passing. He was a really good man and will be missed. Our condolences to the family.
Jeffery (Peter) and Lynne Yarbrough
May 05, 2017 | Dallas, TX
My condolences to the family, John was a good friend and classmate during our time at Texas College.
Sandra Powell Sigler
May 05, 2017 | Paris, TX
I had the pleasure of meeting John Pate Sr. at Texas College, Tyler, Texas.John Pledged Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and I Pledged Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc. We pledged at the same time. John was a very kind person and had a great sense of humor. The family has my condolences. Remember in Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Ruby Hodges
May 05, 2017 | Dallas, TX
