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James L Pate, Jr.
February 28th, 1949 - September 27th, 2025
James L. Pate Jr. died at his home in Lakewood, Washington on September 27, 2025, at 76 years old.
He is survived by his wife Karen of 52 years, and his son David Pate of Auburn, Washington.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Pate; mother, Katherine Pate, both of Duncanville, Alabama; his daughter Caroline Pate, of Memphis, Tennessee; and his sister Katherine Dockery, of Carrolliton, Georgia.
He served in the Air Force for 23 years, serving in Vietnam, Thailand, Germany, and many other bases around the country.
After service to his country he worked for the United States Postal Service for 21 years at Mercer Island, Washington and the Bulk Mail Center in Fife, Washington.
James was an Avid PGA fan and loved a good game of golf. He cheered for the Seattle Mariners and Tacoma Rainiers.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Legion.
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At Edwards Memorial, our dedication to serving the Tacoma community is reflected in our commitment to offering quality services at an unbeatable price. Recognizing that Washington State has one of the highest cremation rates in the country, we've tailored our approach to meet the specific needs of our community. Instead of investing in costly, elaborate facilities that are seldom used, we minimized our overhead expenses, allowing us to extend significant savings directly to the families we serve....
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