Gerald Louis Pate, 61, of Panama City, FL passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. He was born on December 18, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois. He worked as an independent construction worker and loved spending time with his family. He is survived by two children, Jennifer Ann Pate, Sean Simpson (Laurel); his mother, Barbara Pate; his father, Jerry Louis Pate; three grandchildren, Skyler, Dravin, Matthew; aunts and uncles, Wanda Owens (Larry) and Fran Burnworth (Jay), Lura Jackson. A memorial service will be held at a later date.