Man Spank just found out today you had passed. Just seen a couple of weeks ago, we caught up a bit, u had ur dog wit u. I gave u a leash for her. We go way back from Salvation Army Days. U was a tenant but most of all a friend. Gonna miss that smile and the way u delivered a message. Rest Eazy My Friend. I regret that I missed ur call on the 26th of February

Spanky last time I saw you were smiling and kicking it with your best friend my brother Darrell Chatman we are going to miss you rest in the hands of God you will be missed my deepest condolences to the family and friends

Dad all I can say is I wasn’t ready for you to leave me just yet but I’m glad ur not going thru no more pain because Ik god got u in his hands you really are gods child and I know he was ready to call you home

Lord, please cover the Pate family during this time. Sending prayers and hugs.

Spanky, you were like a brother, uncle, and dad to me. There was nothing you wouldn’t do for me and my children. The love you showed was unmatched. You will be missed

The last time I saw you all we did was laugh and talk about the reunion. And when I think back to anytime I saw you. You were always smiling and cracking a joke to get me to laugh. I will miss you cousin, thank you for always being full of joy.