Coleman Bruce Pate, 74, of Kiln, MS passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 in Gulfport, MSHe was a loving and adoring husband, a great loving and supportive father. He never met a stranger, to Bruce everyone was family or a friend, he would strike up a conversation with anyone and make you feel the same way.Bruce was an Army Veteran. He retired after 34 years with United Cab Company as an Owner/Operator, also serving 13 years on the Board of Directors.Bruce had a passion for Nascar and Golf. You could find him at School Events, Basketball games, and at the ball fields cheering on his grandchildren. The world was a better place with Bruce in it, Heaven has gained a Beautiful Angel and he will truly be missed. Mr. Pate is preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Coleman Pate & Margaret Bowers Pate; brothers, Jimmy, Paul, and Charles Edward Pate; and sister, Bonnie Osteen.Services will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.He is survived by his wife of 21 years Theresa Pate; Sons, Bruce Pate Jr (Crystal); David Pate (Amy); Jason Hoda (Natasha); Robbie Strong (Cassie); Three daughters & families; grandchildren, Joel, Justin, Ava, Stephen, Ashely, Madalyn, Sophie, Haylie, and Robbie; 17 grandchildren; sisters, Rachel Hatfield and Mary Ann Parker.Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis, MS is in charge of arrangements.Read Obituary
