Claude Pate Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Claude Pate Jr. (Farrell, Pennsylvania), who passed away on August 5, 2021, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his stepfather Eddie Thomas, Sr.; his former wife Betty Pate (Williams); his son Seth Williams; his granddaughter Demetria Williams; and his siblings, James Pate and Marie Greene.
He is survived by: his wife Deborah Pate (Simmons); his children, Jerome Powell (Sonia) of Charlotte, Madison Williams (Michelle) of Newark, Wilbert Hadden (Teressa) of Waco, Bishop Melvin T. Baker (Daphanny) of Sharon, Evelyn Dennis of Rochester, Veranda Willingham (David) of Westerville, Tina Marie Dunn of Warren, Wanda Peterson (Andre) of Blacklick and Christine Baker of Las Vegas, Nevada; and his stepbrother Eddie Thomas, Jr. of Rochester. He is also survived by his 36 grandchildren; his 31 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Temple of Praise Cathedral Church of God in Christ, 170 N. Sharpsville Avenue, Sharon, Pennsylvania 16146.
