Born April 17, 1939 in Gastonia, NC, he was a son of the late Harry and Goldie Ramsey Pate.
A 1957 graduate of West Mecklenburg High School, he retired from BASF Corporation in 1997.
Saved in 1959, Carrol was a faithful member of Living Faith Baptist Church.
He was a loving, hard-working, dependable husband, father and grandfather who never met a stranger. He was always willing to help others in need .
Carrol's love for the Lord was the greatest gift he gave to his family and friends. It was an honor and it gave him great joy to tell others of the Lord’s love, grace and mercy. His last desire was for everyone to know the Lord so we will all meet in heaven again one day.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Nancy Pate; his 3 children, Dean Pate (Robin), Tim Pate and Becky Kirby (Reggie); 5 grandchildren, Chris, Hunter (Natalie), Sierra Ramsey (Kyle), Aaron and Elizabeth; 3 great-grandchildren, Tucker, Jackson and Rylee Rose; and 2 sisters, Vivian Logan and Shirley Gatti (Lou).
In addition to his parents, Carrol was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Shepard and his brother, Ralph Pate.
Services are planned for 2:00 PM Saturday Nov. 28, 2020 at Living Faith Baptist Church, 8600 Hood Rd., Charlotte, NC 28215. Friends may visit from 1 to 2 PM at the church.
Committal services and burial will follow at Charlotte Memorial Gardens.
Contributions may be made to “Little Lambs Orphanage of India” through the church.
Covid-19 protocols will be in place, wearing of masks and social distancing.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcewenderitachapel.com.
