Roy Dean Pate

Roy Dean Pate obituary, Paris, TX

Roy Dean Pate

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17

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6245 Clarksville Road, Paris, TX 75462

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Roy Pate Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home - Paris on Jul. 1, 2025.

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Roy Dean Pate was born March 5, 1938, in Clarksville, Texas, to parents Jesse Ray and Ruby Pate.
He worked as a truck driver for Merico for over 25 years. He used his life to bring joy to others. Roy enjoyed playing guitar and singing the classic country songs for the residents in many surrounding area nursing homes. They loved him!, and he loved making them happy.
Roy is survived by his wife, Ruby Jean Pate; son, Roy Dwayne; daughter, Lisa; sisters, Mildred, Patricia Ann, and Glenda; brothers, Nolan and Roger; as well as several nieces, nephews, and friends.
An inurnment service will be held at Meadowbrook Gardens on Thursday, July 17th, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Reverend Mark Sanders will officiate.
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Upcoming Events

Jul

17

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Meadowbrook Gardens Cemetery

6245 Clarksville Road, Paris, TX 75462

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home - Paris