May God bless you and your...
My heart goes out to Shirley and her family. Chief was a great friend and Mentor. Clifford J. White Jr. Master Sergeant USAF (Ret.)
Cliff White
July 25, 2024 | Friend


Newport News, Virginia
Wilber "Pete" Bacote entered eternal rest on November 18, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was married to his wife, Shirley, for fifty-two years. From their union they had 3 sons; Peter, Damon, and Marc.Pete spent 30 years in the United States Air Force and retired as a Chief Master...
Read MoreMy heart goes out to Shirley and her family. Chief was a great friend and Mentor. Clifford J. White Jr. Master Sergeant USAF (Ret.)
Cliff White
July 25, 2024 | Friend
To family of Pete Bacote, we the Coulter family( George, Jennie, and Khevin) send our deepest sympathy for your loss. We were very late to learn of Pete's passing, but our heart felt sorrow was shockingly and deeply felt just the same. Pete was a kind, gentle soul who always was ready with sound advice and help whenever it was needed. He will be sorely missed. May Pete's kindness and loving spirit remain with us always.
the Coulters
November 29, 2020 | Friend
Shirley, I worked with you in my job as a Field Examiner with the VARO in Roanoke many years ago. I want to express my condolences to you and pray for God's grace upon you and your family. I have many fond memories of our times together. You were a true professional.
Ken Mitchell
November 24, 2020 | Coworker
I was saddened to hear about the passing of Pete . He was a great friend, and mentor. I was blessed to work with both he and Shirley , who both greatly enhanced my life thru their friendship and insights. I fondly remember watching his sons basketball games thru the years and know he was a wonderful father. The world was a better place because of his life. May he Rest In Peace in heaven.
Derek Curran
November 23, 2020 | Friend
A wonderful man husband , father , teacher ,and a leader in the community. Pete always gave it to you straight , he was always the same on the job ,having lunch , or just watching a basketball game.Pete your honesty will be missed. I'm asking the LORD to watch over the FAMILY.
Teko A. Wynder
November 23, 2020 | Friend
So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.
November 22, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ruby Franklin
November 22, 2020 | Acquaintance
Our sincere condolences for your loss. May your great memories of Pete bring a smile to your face!
Darlene & Michael Thornton
November 22, 2020 | Coworker
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home
November 22, 2020 | Newport News, VA