Herbert Hoover Pate, 87, of Atkinson passed from his earthly life on Saturday, November 21, 2015.

He was born August 4, 1928 in Wilmington, the son of the late Edward H. Pate, Sr. and Myrtle Meshaw Pate. In addition to his parents Herbert was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Barbara Flynn Pate; brothers, Edward, Jr., Arnold, Bobby, Harold, Angus, and Harris Pate.

Herbert is survived by a daughter, Marcia Pate Watson (Jack) of Ivanhoe; granddaughters, Brandie Strauss, Charlie Palermi both of Wilmington and Gloria Ann Brooks of East Liverpool, OH; great grandchildren, Brandon, Victoria and Amber Mattoon, Tyler and Shelby Strauss, Elna and Julio Palermi all of Wilmington; several great great grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.

Among many titles and accomplishments, Herbert was most appreciative of accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior.

Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, November 23, 2015 at Harmony Presbyterian Church, 7640 Wildcat Road, Harrells. Visitation will be in the church fellowship hall from 11 a.m. until 12 noon. Entombment will follow at Riverview Memorial Park Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1406 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401 or to Barium Springs Home for Children, PO Box 1, Barium Springs, NC 28010.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.
Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, November 23, 2015 at Harmony Presbyterian Church, 7640 Wildcat Road, Harrells. Visitation will be in the church fellowship hall from 11 a.m. until 12 noon. Entombment will follow at Riverview Memorial Park Mausoleum.