Obituary of David Horace Pate

Age 81. Loving husband of Janet. Dear father of Christopher (Elizabeth), Tony (Stacy). Stepfather of Bryan, Krista (Paul) and Bradley (Michelle). Beloved grandfather of Arianna, Joaquin, Christian, Julian, Paul, Ava, Mia and Zoe. David was a 4 year Navy Veteran. He was especially proud to have worked, and had a special clearance in Washington D.C. He was the first Black person to be employed by GM Art Department. He later opened his own Construction Company "Reynolds Pate", from which he retired. He was an avid reader of History and a walking Encyclopedia of Trivia. He was quite the Philosopher and Mentor to his family and friends and a Lover of Nature. A Memorial Service will be planned at a later date.