My name is Courtney I am the third oldest of 9 and I have created this go fund me on behalf of our mother who lost her soul mate of 15 years.

Our dad Andy went to be with the Lord on Palm Sunday April 13,2025 after a hard fought battle against cancer. While we know he is now healed in heaven with wings to soar, there are still things that need to be handled after his passing to ensure my mom doesn't have to bear the heavy burden of affording to give our dad a proper send off.

He leaves behind a loving wife, 6 children 3 adopted children , and 16 grand children who deeply loved him and he cherished. Over his lifetime, he gave his life to his community through so many different avenue and adventures.

15 years as a EMT/volunteer firefighter in Putnam County, always the first to reach out and help someone that was in need. His passion was cooking on a smoker he even built many in his life time. With his smoker and the help of his loving wife and sidekick they opened a restaurant and were able to help even more. He and his wife have given so much in the community and it's time we all stand together and help them in this time of need.