08/11/2021
Timothy Lane Pate, 60, of Timpson, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2021 in Timpson, Texas. He was born on August 27, 1960 in Center, Texas, to the late Arvel and Dorothy Faye (Hendricks) Pate. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas, 75975, with Bro. Jerry Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas.
Tim grew up in the Waterman and Huber communities of Timpson, Texas. He graduated from Timpson High School in 1978. Tim enjoyed boxing in his younger years and was known as a gentle giant. Tim met the love of his life at a volleyball tournament and just fell head over heels for her. He and Cheryl were married on Christmas day in 1994. They enjoyed 26 wonderful years together before he was called home. Tim worked for the county and retired after 18 years working as a heavy equipment operator. Tim and Cheryl had a daughter, Chelsea, and she was the light of her daddy’s eye. Tim loved to garden with his grandchildren, Brooklynn and Johnny. He enjoyed just about any kind of music, especially 80s and 90s rock. Tim loved watching Gunsmoke and The Andy Griffith Show. Tim, or “TL” as he was known by his friends, will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Survived by:
Wife, Cheryl Pate
Daughter, Chelsea Pate Richerson and husband, Justin
Grandchildren:
Brooklynn Richerson
Johnny Richerson
Brothers:
David Pate and wife, Debra
Danny Pate and wife, Sue
Jeff Pate and wife, Cindy
Sisters:
Arlene Horton and husband, Hal
Pam Faussett and husband, Jimbo,
Susan Naron
Also by numerous family and friends.
Timothy is preceded in death by his parents, Arvel and Dorothy Faye (Hendricks) Pate; brother, Michael Pate; sister, Elaine Parker; nieces, Megan Mason and Cassie Faussett Bates.
To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.