Rev. Wesley Lane Pate, 88, of Bronson, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 in Lufkin. Bro. Pate was born October 1, 1935 in Nacogdoches County, to James Benjamin Pate and Belva Kate Pate. He was a longtime, beloved minister in Sabine County and pastor of Hemphill Missionary Baptist Church. He had resided in Bronson since 1988, having previously lived in Houston. When he wasn't preaching or ministering, you could find him faithfully studying his Bible.

He is survived by his wife, Maxine Pate of Bronson; sons, Wesley Pate, Jr. and wife, Mary, of Chireno, Harlen Dale Crites and wife, Priscilla, of Mulhaul, OK, Barry Glen Crites and wife, Laurie, of Little Rock, AR and Troy Dean Pate of Bronson; daughters, Amy Louise Horne and husband, Jimmy Ray, of Broaddus, Marla Faye Erick of Malvern, AR and Rebecca Benje Holloway and husband, Joey, of Broaddus; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 3, 2024 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, with Bro. Alton Harwell officiating.

Visitation will start one hour prior to service. Burial will follow services in Bronson Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome. com.