George V. Pate 89, of Auburn, Alabama passed away on November 24, 2015. George was born on April 17, 1926 to the late Anthony L. Pate and Rosa Lee Ellis Pate. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years Ellen Belcher Pate. Survivors include two sisters, Sarah Eubanks and Ann Dodge; five step children, Mary (Tony) Eder, Jack (Nancy) Brantley, Betty (Sam) Pierce, Richard (Jeanne) Brantley and Lisa (David) Tomlinson. A host of wonderful grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He is also survived by a special friend and caregiver Norman Berdeaux. George served in the Army and Navy. He was a graduate of Auburn University with a master in sociology and secondary education, also a degree in mathematics from the University of Alabama. He was a school teacher for 35 years. He was the care taker for the Village Conservation Club for 9 years. We will all miss George and his wonderful stories of days long ago. Visitation will be held in the Parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home on December 11, 2015 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on December 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home with reverend Libba Stinson officiating. Interment will follow at Auburn memorial Park Visitation will be held in the Parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home on December 11, 2015 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.