Robert "Rob" Bennit Pate
1955 - 2004
March 16, 1955 – August 7, 2024
Robert “Rob” Bennit Pate, 69 passed away peacefully at The Kate B. Reynolds House of Trellis Palliative Support in Winston Salem August 7, 2024. Born on March 16,1955 in Winston Salem, NC where he grew up and made so many lifelong friends. A graduate of R.J. Reynolds, where he would meet his high school sweetheart Kathryn ” Kathi” Edwards Lazenby. They welcomed two beautiful children into the world, later in life and a second marriage came his third child.
Rob brought so much joy into this world with his witty humor, and tender heart. Always quick with a joke, he could bring light to the darkest of rooms. He touched the lives of so many, that friendship was never hard to find. Rob also had a passion for cooking! Something he loved to share with others that led him to multiple careers in the culinary world.
Rob is survived by his daughters, Amanda Pate Pone (husband John Pone ) and Audra Pate Bonham ( fiance John Phipps) Grandchildren, Mathew David Pate; Calyssa Marie Pate; Keysan Rico Pone; William Allen Bonham; Jason Wyatt Bonham; James Wade Bonham Jr. He is also survived by two great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Cleveland Rudolph Pate; mother Jeanne Pate Mothena; stepfather Kenneth D Mothena;sister Pricilla Dawne Pate;sister Patricia “Patti” Pate Clark and son David Bennett Pate.
There will be no service at this time. A celebration of life will be planned with the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Kate B Reynolds House of Trellis Palliative Support in Winston Salem. 101 Hospice Lane, Winston Salem, NC 27103 336-760-1114 or the Salvation Army of Greater Winston Salem Area Command and Center of Hope. 1255 Trade Street NW, Winston Salem NC 27101 336-723-6366
Best friends only come along once in a lifetime. I’m glad we chose each other. You are sorely missed but will never be forgotten.
So many fun memories with Rob and Kathi..So glad we all reconnected over the last few years. Rob made sure Amanda and I became friends. Love you, friend.
Thank you for sharing your witty and loving humor with us all. You will be forever remembered and continue to touch others as we tell of our stories. Rest easy ” uncle rob wob”
I’ve known Rob since we were 8 years old with several wonderful childhood memories including him. He was truly one of the most genuinely nice, funny, inclusive, non-judgmental humans that ever existed. God knows this world needs more of the likes of Rob Pate. I’m sure that he had quite a heavenly welcoming crew. My prayers of peace and acceptance are with the family. Rob, my friend, you will always remain in the hearts that you stamped and blessed – forever loved.
So close in the early days. Good days then. I’m so glad I had the pleasure of a visit to see you and your daughters before you transitioned to Gods glory.