Charles Edward Pate

     Charles Edward Pate was born to Carles and Vestell Pate on March 4, 1957 in Conway, Arkansas and departed from this life to his Eternal home September 12, 2024.

      He was proceeded in death by parents Carles (Bill) Pate and Vestell McCaig Pate, Mother Rosetta Allen Pate, Wife Joyce Ellen Pate, 2 brothers Thomas Pate and Jimmy Dale Pate, Sisters Lois Pate, Susan Pate, and Beckey Teas, Son in Law Eric Olson, 3 Great Grandchildren. 

     He worked for Virco Manufacturing in maintenance for over 20 years. His heart was the biggest of anyone we ever knew. He loved all of his family, cousins, and friends dearly. He had the best stories to tell us and the time we spent listening to them can never be replaced.

      There are and were no steps at my house, except in and out of my home. 

     He is survived by his Sister Wanda Mae Rice, Children Charles Thomas Pate , (Holly), Vestal Amanda Kay Pate, Melody Mae Olson, David Allen Pate (Jessica), Hannah Elisabeth Crim (Michael), Grandchildren Wayne Pate (His mother Barbara Harris), Alexandria Bauswell (Anthony), Nicky Pate, Branden Olson, Breana Olson, Michael Pate, Nicole Pate, Matthew Pate, Natallie Pate, Andrew Pate, Shekhinah Pate, Nathaniel Pate, Lily Pate, Daniel Pate, Isabella Crim, Aurora Crim, Cooper Garrison, Elena Crim, Barry Crim, Ethan Pate. Greatgrandchildren Arleigh Bauswell, and RJ Guinn. He also leaves behind a great number of nieces, nephews, and loved ones. 

      A Memorial Service Celebrating Charles’s life will be held Saturday, 2:00 p.m. on September 28th, 2024. Officiated by Pastor Gretchen Rooney. Please visit www.smithfamilycares.com Conway location to sign the online guest register. A video tribute will follow.