Foy Elmo Pate Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Foy Elmo Pate (Southgate, Michigan), who passed away on February 17, 2026, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Foy Elmo Pate or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his wife Gertrude Lillian Pate; his son-in-law Greg Krzyzanowski; his grandson Greg Stokes; and his siblings, Francis Pate, Faye Bernett, Charles Pate, Carl Pate, Don Pate, Jimmy Pate, Roy Pate and Gwen Flowers.

He is survived by: his children, Charlie Pate (Theresa Snider), Teresia Salliotte, Dennis Pate (Lori) and Renee Krzyzanowski; his grandchildren, Michelle French (Andy), Jennifer Zandstra (Mike), Natalie Stokes, Megan Burke (Tom), Caitlin Salliotte, Nathan McMahan, Denny Pate, Rachel Melgoza (Felipe), Elizabeth Bagley (Jaymin), Marissa Pate, Kimberly Krzyzanowski and Gregory Krzyzanowski; his great grandchildren, Justin, Noelle, Lawson, Corinne, Lilly, Mycah, Kyah, David, Charlotte, Maci, Ava and Estrella; his sisters, Melva Bell Shirley, Wanda Flowers and Margaret Brown (Charlie); and his daughter-in-law Linda Pate. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.