James Ammie Pate, age 66, of North Beach, MD passed away April 13, 2015 at his residence. He was born November 26, 1948 in Goldsboro, NC to James Daniel and Sula Elizabeth (Thompson) Pate. He moved to Prince Georges County, MD in 1964.

Jim was married to Sherry Brown in Wheaton, MD on April 10, 1976. The couple made their home in Dunkirk until moving to North Beach in 1994.

Jim was employed at various building supply companies before retiring from Smitty's Building Supply of Alexandria in 2008 after 25 years. He was later employed at Sneade's Hardware in Owings and currently with Deale Hardware.

Jim enjoyed NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and the Washington Redskins, he never gave up on them. He also enjoyed the friendships he forged in Calvert County and cherished his grandchildren.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and a son Shawn K. Pate. Surviving are his wife Sherry Pate of North Beach, sons James E. Pate of Brandywine, Charles D. Pate of Churchton, and Robert W. Pate and his wife Jennifer of Shawnee, KS; daughters Cynthia L. Fox and her husband Rich of North Beach and Rebecca A. Bradshaw of Prince Frederick and grandchildren Kelly Pate, Ryan and Kelsey Fox and Chloe and Gabriella Bradshaw.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.