of Jonesboro, AR
August 29, 1938 - October 20, 2016
Mr. Bobby ''Perk'' Pate, 78, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Mr. Pate was born August 29, 1938 in Cash to Clifton Pate, Sr. and Mamie Mayes.
Perk was in the Army and a retired farmer.
Preceding him in death are his parents; wife, Brenda Pate; two brothers, Bill and Junior Pate and a granddaughter, Ava Pate.
Survivors include two sons, Dennis (Tammy) Pate and Robert (Renee Wright) Pate; one daughter, Melissa Pate; six grandchildren, Tabitha Pettit, Tonya Peters, Brandon Pate, Justin Pate, Trace Pate and Brittney Pate; Eight Great Grandchildren; one brother, Jim Pate; and one sister, Cecil (Leroy) Lambie.
A graveside service will be Monday, October 24, at 10:00am at Unity Cemetery with Dale Davis officiating.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 23, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, 901 North University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72207.
There are no words to express the way I felt when I heard about Perk. Perk had a heart of gold and we enjoyed picking on each other. He was a blessing to me and we could set and talk for hours about farming, fishing, dogs, and family. He will truly be missed and heaven has gained a very special angel. Yall are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers