HAMLET — William “Bill” Archie Pate Jr., 66, of 702 Rollins Ave., Hamlet, passed away at his residence Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.
Bill was born in Rockingham Feb. 17, 1953, son of William A. Pate Sr. and Ruby Snead Pate.
Bill received his Master’s Degree and taught in North and South Carolina school systems. He was a member of Fellowship United Methodist Church and Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Fellowship United Methodist Church, 1200 McDonald Ave., Hamlet, from 2-3 p.m. At other times the family will receive friends at Bill’s residence.
The funeral will begin at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Dave Ammons officiating. Burial will follow at Richmond Memorial Park, Rockingham.
He is survived by his brother, George Wyndall Pate of Fort Mill, South Carolina; his fiancé, Myrteen Lee of Cheraw,South Carolina; special cousin, James “Jimmy” Odom of Lumberton; special family, Nan Markham (David), Johnah Lee, Cristiana Fonseca, Cole Lee and Justice Caudell; and special friends, Terry and Betty Duncan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Scotland County Hospice, 610 Launch Wood Drive, Laurinburg, NC 28352.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Bill.
Online condolences may be made at www.harringtonfuneralhome.com.
