Gary Wayne Pate, 68, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Wednesday August 14, 2024, at 11:58 a.m. at the Crestwood Ridge Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hillsboro where he had been residing since June 5, 2024.
Gary was born November 12, 1955, in Kanawha County, WV, the son of Charles and Virginia Lovejoy Pate. He lived most of his life in Florida. He moved to Washington Court House two years ago from North Dakota.
Before his retirement, he was a detailer at a car dealership in Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents and twelve siblings.
He is survived by his children, Wayne Woodruff of Texas and Melinda Hill of Arkansas; several grandchildren, including Michael King of Washington Court House. He is also survived by two brothers, Jerry Harrison of Washington Court House and Kenny Harrison and his wife, Esther, of St. Albans, WV: his significant other, Connie Arledge of Washington Court House; his former wife, Jessie King of Jacksonville, FL and numerous nieces and nephews, including Daniel Withrow, Jerry Harrison, II, Brandon Scott Harrison, Shannon Jordan and Melaine Kovac..
In keeping with his wishes, cremation will take place and there will be visitation or service.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House.
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I miss you, Gary . I know that Melinda (my sister) misses you too. I love you always, Gary. Love,Jeana Thacker Duckworth.