John Pate

John Edd Pate, age 66, of Morrilton, passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013. He was born Jan. 24, 1947 in Conway, Ark., a son of the late John Edwin Pate Sr. and Edith Mae "Wells" Pate of Clinton, Ark. He loved his family, friends, the cabin, and hunting. Talking was his favorite pastime and car sales was a natural talent for him. He retired from Smith Ford. PawPaw took such delight in riding his grandchildren on the rhino and goosing it enough to make them laugh out loud, always being overly concerned about their safety. His friends were everyone he ever meet and friendships were for a lifetime. He was of the Methodist faith. He is survived by his wife Ruth Ann Pate of Morrilton; son, Shawn Pate and wife Stacy of Perryville; daughter, Misty Bailey and husband Chad of Farmington; grandchildren, Ava Pate, Brady Pate, Peyton Bailey, and Paige Bailey; sister, Laura Grimes and husband Charlie of Clinton; uncles, Hugh Wells and Kenneth Wells and Stella of Valley Springs; brother-in-law, Leo Wilcox and wife Katrina. A Memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at the Harris Chapel with Bro. Larry Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Online guestbook: www.harrisfuneralhomes.net.