Mike Pate

January 1, 1930 - February 25, 2019

Mike Pate, 89, of Austin, Indiana passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 at Scott Memorial Hospital in Scottsburg, Indiana. Born January 1, 1930 in Harlan, KY, he was the son of the late Estill and Daisy Pate. He was married to Vivian (Rogers) Pate for 38 years, who survives. Mike worked for the City of Austin in the Street Department for several years, he also worked 20 years at Morgan Farms in Austin, and a heavy equipment operator for the State of Indiana. Mike helped build Hardy Lake and in his earlier years he was a pitcher for the Harlan Smokies Minor League Baseball Team Survivors include his wife, Vivian Pate, his sons, Sam (Clarice) Pate, Scottsburg, Indiana, Danny (Sherry) Pate, Austin, Indiana, Bradley Mulley, Creston, BC Canada, Kevin Mulley, Austin, Indiana, and Brent Mulley, Austin, Indiana, and a daughter, Janis Waite, Wisconsin. He is also survived by several grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son, Larry "Randy" Pate, parents and a grandson, Devin Mulley. Funeral Service: 1:00 pm Friday, March 1, 2019 at Buchanan Funeral Home in Austin, Indiana with Rev. Jacob Howell officiating Visitation will be 11 am to 1 pm Friday at Buchanan Funeral Home. Burial will be at Spurgeon Cemetery in Austin, Indiana. Online Condolences can be made at www.buchananfuneralhome.net.