Steven Leroy Pate

January 17, 2021

Mr. Steven “Tater” Pate, 68, of Fort Lawn passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born January 11, 1953 in Lancaster, a son of the late Roy Pate and Juanita Elizabeth Gheantt and was married to Gwendolyn Lawson Pate. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Mr. Pate was a retired Truck Driver, a member of Liberty Free Will Baptist Church, Barron Masonic Lodge #261 and Jackson Shrine Club. He loved hunting, fishing, being at the Lancaster Motor Speedway and going to auctions. Mr. Pate loved spending time with his family and friends. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Pate will be held Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 3 p.m. at Liberty Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Larrimore officiating. Mr. Pate is survived by his wife Gwen L. Pate; one son Michael Pate and his wife Melissa of Fort Lawn; two grandchildren Justin Pate and Callie Pate; one great grandchild; Grayson Michael Pate. Mr. Pate was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Ann Pate. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Liberty Free Will Baptist Church and other times at the home. Due to Covid the family request all visitors wear a mask. Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Free Will Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 2095, Lancaster, SC 29721 or to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, PO Box 667 Mauldin, SC 29662. Notes to the family may be made at www.lancasterfuneralhome.com Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Pate.