Louis Anthony "Tony" Pate

Mr. Louis Anthony “Tony” Pate, 48, of Lancaster passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at Atrium Healthcare – Main in Charlotte. He was born January 22, 1971 in Lancaster, a son of Louis Calvin Pate and the late Betty Elaine Bowers Pate. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. He loved fishing and the South Carolina Gamecocks. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Tony was a Master Sergeant in the US Air Force, retiring after twenty two years of service. He received numerous awards and commendations, including “Non Commissioned Officer of the Year” and a Bronze Star for his service in Iraq. Mr Pate was employed at CSX Railroad.A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Pate will be held Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Lancaster Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Pate officiating.Mr. Pate is survived by his wife, Tina Threatt Pate; two daughters, Autumn Nicole Pate of Rock Hill and Sidney Leigh Pate of Lancaster; his father, Louis Calvin Pate of Lancaster; a sister, Melanie Langley of Westville and two grandchildren, Jaxon Anthony Lopez and Adrian Cody Lopez.The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2019 at Lancaster Funeral Home and other times at his home.Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Pate.Read Obituary