James "Jimmy" Pate died peacefully November 19, 2020 at Duke University Hospital due to heart failure.
He demonstrated the gift of love and caring for his family, friends, and neighbors with acts of kindness and charity.
He was proceeded in death by his Mother Ethel P. Moore, Father John Moore, grandmother Ada Pate Butler, twin brother Johnny Pate, sister Doreen Morrison, and grandchild Larry Johnson.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years Sallie T. Pate; his son James David Pate; his daughters Melinda P. Rogers, Teresa Pate (Tom), Kim P. Brown (Scott), and Jessica P. Huffman (Marco); his sisters, Carol Rutigliano (Sam), Deborah Oldham, and Mariellen Moore-Grimm; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held 2-4 p.m. and the funeral 4-5 p.m. December 13, 2020 at Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, you may make contributions to the Evangelical Methodist Church or charity of your choice.