J.C. Choate , 83, of Center, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018, in Nacogdoches.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Mt. Herman Cemetery in the Mt. Herman Community with Bro. L. D. Eddins officiating.

Mr. Choate was born January 9, 1935, in Center, to Pierson Choate and Mae Wilson Choate.

He is survived by
Son: Jason Choate and wife, Lorei, of Center

Grandchildren:
Hannah Choate of Center
Carmen Choate of Center
Megan Choate of Center

Brothers:
Jimmy Gene Choate of Lumberton
C.C. Choate of Douglas, Arizona
Lonnie Choate of Center
Larry Choate of Baytown

Sisters:
Mildred Isabell of New Caney
Ele Ray Pratt of Wilmer
Shirley Nichols of Center
Leretta Choate of Bryan

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Pierson Choate and Mae Wilson Choate
Brothers: Andrew Choate, Donnie Choate, Jimmy Ray Choate

A special thanks to the staff at Pine Grove Nursing center for their loving care.

Pallbearers will be James Ray Harrison, Jason Williford, Stephen Fults, Michael Scates, Dewayne Lovell and Kerry West.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Watson & Sons Funeral Home to assist the family with final expenses.