Thomas Pate

Thomas (Tom) Joseph Pate, age 78, passed away at his ranch in the Serbin Community on Saturday, May 20, 2017. He was born on February 7, 1939, in Elgin, Texas to Byrum and Ida Mae Pate. Tom graduated from Elgin High School in 1958 and went onto college to play football for Angelo State Junior College and San Houston State University. On August 26, 1961, he married Barbara Gustafson, and together they had two daughters, Pam and Paula. Tom spent the much of his professional career in the restaurant and food service industry. He worked for the University of Texas for 27 years running the Longhorn Dining Hall, where he touched the lives of many student athletes before his retirement in 2001. Following his retirement, Tom settled on his ranch in the Serbin Community, where he enjoyed shooting and fishing with his friends.
Tom was preceded in death by his both his parents and his two brothers, William and Eddie Pate. He is survived by his wife of nearly 56 years, Barbara and his two daughters, Pam Stephens of Sugar Land and Paula Pate of Bastrop. A Memorial Service, celebrating Tom’s life will be held at a later date.