Bobby went to be with the Lord on Jan. 9, 2010 after a fatal auto accident. He was born on Feb. 6, 1961 in Pensacola. Bobby attended Holmes County High School and went on to become a registered medical technologist. He is survived by his son, Justin Pate; his mother, JoAnne Deese; his father Billy Pate Sr.; his brother, Billy Pate Jr.; his sister, Cindi Pate Smith; his dog Sammy and countless friends. Memorial Service for Bobby is being held 2:00pm January 15, 2010 at Santa Rosa Dunes Clubhouse, 900 Ft. Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach. HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.