Terre Haute, IN - Charles Patrick "Pat" Secrest was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on November 7, 1936, to Ray and Margaret C. (Dunning) Secrest. (Tryon) Secrest, sons Kevin (Laura) and Sean of Terre Haute, Christopher (Angie) of Avon, Indiana, and daughter Erin (Michael) of Stafford, Virginia; 13 grandchildren and step grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. He graduated from Wiley High School in Terre Haute and attended The University of Texas and Indiana State University. Pat was a Master Gardener for a number of years and enjoyed time in his yard and with the Master Gardener's Association. The family would like to thank Hospice of the Wabash Valley for the excellent care given to Pat in his last weeks.