My Tribute To The Pate and McGill Family
                      Dr. John Jackson,Pastor

It is with regrets that I write because I am not able to be there with all of you today. Just know that I am here praying for you
to make it through today and the days to come. My brother had asked me to say words over him whenever he passed, so
I'm trying to honor his wish,even though I'm not there. I 
asked Hazel to present these words for me as I know she can.
I have known this family over forty years and I've been with 
you through many joys and sorrows.I know how you feel today.
because I feel that way too. I hurt today because Edward was
my friend, a true friend. You don't find many of those.We      
have vacationrd together, Rode together all around town, broke bread together, cried together, laughed together and how we
did laugh and we prayed together. I knew he was having a few health problems but it still came as a shock to hear of his    
passing. Edward loved the Lord and loved and cherished his
family. He loved people. Pate and I had a bond that was  
tight.There was nothing, absolutely nothing that I know he
wouldn't  do for me or anyone, if he could. I loved Pate
and I always will. He even gave me my wife's hand
in marriage, who has the same heart that he does. I am so
 sorry that I'm not there for you all. Puddin, you were a 
Great wife and you treated Pate like your big teddy bear. 
If anyone ever loved their husband,it was you. You have no regrets other than you will miss him. I know you loved him with all your heart. All of you be blessed today and know that I am praying for you. May you all find comfort in Psalms 116;15 which reads: Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of the saints.Edward Pate was one of God's saints.

I Love You All             

    
   

 

                   Ode for My Sister     

The pain you felt cannot be expressed

The hurt in your heart cannot be repressed

Years of ups,downs,good tmes and bad

Have a special for they are a part of the past

New memories await as lifealways goes on

It makes you wonder what the fates have in store

Your love never wavered for your vow was your trust

You touched so many lives in your outward thrust

Uniquely Pate and Puddin just seemed to intertwine

Bonded together your love really stood the test of time

                      Nettie McCarrell-Roberts