Obituary: Edward Earl Pate

EARL PATE

Edward Earl Pate, age 65, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 25, 2026, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.  A native of Greene County, he was born January 22, 1961, the son of Frank Parrott Pate, Jr. and Barbara Jean Creech Pate.

Born into a farming family, Earl worked with his family tending the land.  He resided at the family homeplace until declining health required him to move into an assisted living and skilled care environment.  An outdoorsman, Earl enjoyed hunting and trapping, especially bird-blinding where he would catch pigeons to sell.  He was a member of Bethel Fellowship Church.

In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by two of his beloved dogs, Papa Bear and Hogan.

Earl is survived by his brothers, Chris Pate and wife Viola of Kinston, and Frank Pate and wife Barbara of Snow Hill; nieces and nephews, Charles Pate, Leslee Pate Johnson and husband Bennie, Berry Pate and wife Lauren, and Amanda Pate; great-nieces, Harlee Murray and Andi Pate; great-nephews, Bennett Johnson, Henry Pate and J.B. Pate; aunts and uncles, Reba Creech, Dorothy Pelletier, and Wilton and Linda Pate; and his special dog, Tiny.

Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Friday, February 27th, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Pastor Jeff Hayes officiating.  The Committal will be held privately at the Mewborn Cemetery where Earl will be buried with his parents.

The family will receive friends in the hour prior to the service from 10:00 – 10:50 AM Friday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are encouraged to Bethel Fellowship Church, 1882 Hood Swamp Road, La Grange, NC 28551.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.taylor-tyson.com