Mr. Ronnie Lee Pate age 64 of Keystone Heights passed away Thursday February 21, 2013 at the Haven Hospice E.T. York Care Center in Gainesville. Mr. Pate was born on June 25, 1948 in Asheville, North Carolina to the late Alvin and Grace (Shirlin) Pate. He was a retired Supervisor for Musgrove Construction Company which was contracted with Florida Power Light and had been a resident of Keystone Heights since 1997 moving from Jacksonville. Mr. Pate was an avid race car fan. Survivors are his wife of 44 years Julie Ann Pate and three children; Richard Lee Pate (Patsy) and Cynthia Marie Pate all of Keystone Heights and Teresa McGowen (Jason) of Orange Park. Also left behind are one brother Jerry Pate (Linda) of Greenwood, South Carolina and four grandchildren; Maryssa LeAnn Kosman, Gracie Renee Pate, Cody Austin Pate, and Connor Lee Pate. There are no scheduled services at this time. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. WALKER DR. KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656. 352-473-3176.www.jonesgallagherfh.com hide