Leonard Earl Pate Obituary
In loving memory of Leonard Earl Pate of Seven Springs, North Carolina, who departed this world on November 27, 2024 at the age of 87. Leonard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Leonard departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Leonard may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Leonard leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his wife Elsie Ruth Pate; and his parents, Leon Pate and Eliza Pate. He is survived by: his daughters, Paula Bunn (William McLawhorn III) and Crystal Pate; his grandchildren, Jeremy Pate and Halle Stepps (Craig); and his siblings, Gladys Sutton and Thomas Pate.
Viewing was held on Friday, November 29th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Garner Funeral Home (209 W Peyton Ave, Kinston, NC 28501). A graveside service was held on Saturday, November 30th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Dalys Chapel Church Cemetery (Seven Springs, NC 28578).
In lieu of lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Carolina State Veterans Home, 2150 Hull Road, Kinston, North Carolina 28504.