JACKSON & SMITH COUNTIES, TN - OBITUARIES - PATE & Relatives
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OBITUARIES, PATE & Relatives
From scrap book of obituaries owned by Mrs. Effie Woodard, Rt 2,  
Pleasant Shade, TN (Copied 1977)
Copyright © 1999 by Jinks Pate Lee (jinksp@aol.com)
This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives.


HAMPTON THOMAS PATE     
Born January 24, 1870, departed this life March 15, 1960, age 90 years, 
1 month and 21 days. He was married to LULA RICHARDSON Dec 21, 1898, who 
preceded him in death July of 1906. To this union was born one son, 
JOHN HENRY PATE, who survives. He later married BURNETTIE MORELAND on 
Aug 21, 1910. She departed this life Sep 20, 1957. To them was born one 
daughter, MRS. EFFIE LEE WOODARD, who also survives. Other survivors 
include two grandchildren and Four gr-grandchildren, with a number of 
relatives and friends. Mr Pate professed faith in Christ early in life 
and united with the Wartrace Methodist Church and remained faithful so 
long as health permitted. He also served as a steward in his church for 
many years, he was active in church work and taught many singing schools 
as well as teaching in public schools. Funeral services were held Wednesday, 
March 16 at 1:00 p.m. at the Wartrace Methodist Church by Rev. Sammy Cherry, 
assisted by Rev. Crouch. Burial was in the family cemetery. Draper & Naff 
Funeral Home in charge.

BERNETTIE FLORENCE PATE
Aged nearly 79 years, died on Sept 20, 1957, after many months of ill 
health at her home on Salt Lick, Jackson Co.  She is survived by her 
husband, HENRY T PATE, a farmer; one daughter, MISS EFFIE LEE PATE, 
who resides with her Father; a stepson, JOHN HENRY PATE; and a niece, 
MRS. BEULAH KING, of Texas.  Funeral services were held by Elder 
Ted Smith. The deceased became a member of Gladdice Baptist Church 
years ago and remained identified therewith until death. She was a 
good woman, Loved and highly esteemed by all who knew her.

FLORENCE GOODPASTURE PATE
Widow of the late EDWARD PATE, of Whites Bend, died Feb 19th at the home 
of her nephew, RAY GOODPASTURE,  in Overton Co, at the age of 84.  She 
was born March 14, 1871.  After her marriage to Mr. Pate she had lived 
in Whites Bend until his death. She was a member of the Church of Christ. 
Survivors are a step-son, FRANK PATE, of Huntington Beach, CA; six nephews,
B C GOODPASTURE,  Nashville, RAY GOODPASTURE, FRANCIS GOODPASTURE, OREN 
GOODPASTURE, Livingston, Route 4; 
BILL GOODPASTURE, Anderson, IN  and ELMER GOODPASTURE, Dayton, OH; ten 
nieces, MRS CARRIE CARR, Livingston, Route 5, MRS LYDIA GORE, MRS. MILDRED 
CARMACK, MRS. WINNIE ALLRED,  MRS. OVA BILYUE, Livingston, Route 4, MRS. 
JENNIE HOWARD,Hunterville, AL, MRS LOLA GILENTINE, Scottsville, KY, MRS. JEAN 
VAUGHN, Henderson, IN, MRS. DORA LYNN, Scottsville, KY, and MRS. FLORENCE 
SMITH, Dayton, OH.
Funeral services were conducted from the Gainesboro Church of Christ 
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Robert Manasco, of Livingston. 
Burial in Draper Memorial Cemetery. Draper & Naff Funeral Home in charge.


M E PATE
Died Wednesday (Jan 31, 1940). M E (ED) PATE, 74, prominent farmer of
White Bend, died at his home Wednesday morning, following a few days 
illness with heart trouble and complications. MR. PATE was one of the 
outstanding farmers in his community and had successfully conducted his 
farming operations through the years. He attained special success in 
raising watermelons and his product was always in demand during the 
season. In other lines of farming he was also successful. Mr. Pate took 
an active part in public affairs and his counselwas sought on many matters
by his neighbors. He was an active member of the Church of Christ. He was 
married to MISS CLARRISSA ROGERS in young manhood, but after a few years
in 1901 she  died leaving one child, FRANK A PATE. A few years later 
Mr. Pate was married to MISS FLORENCE GOODPASTURE, who survives him. 
Besides his wife and son, FRANK PATE, he is survived by four sisters,
MRS. VIOLA KIRKPATRICK, MRS. LIZZIE BURGESS, MRS. EVA SPEAKMAN and 
MRS. LEONA JACKSON, of Texas; two brothers, LEE PATE, of Florida
and WALTER PATE, of Oklahoma, and many other relatives and friends. 
Funeral services will be conducted this morning at 10 o'clock from
the Gainesboro Church of Christ by Eld. A R HILL, of Shelbyville, 
assisted by Eld. C E SCOTT, local minister. Burial in the Johnson Cemetery.