In Memory of Tony Pate: Support His Family

In Loving Memory of My Dad, Tony Pate — Help Us Honor His Life

My name is Hailey, and I’m living through one of the hardest moments of my life. I recently lost my dad — a strong, selfless, and deeply loving man. I’ve created this fundraiser to support his two children (myself included) as we grieve, cover his funeral expenses, and carry out something he would’ve wanted: to give back.

My dad was a trucker — proud, hardworking, and always willing to help others. He spent countless hours on the road, providing for our family and building friendships along the way. Trucking wasn’t just a job to him — it was a brotherhood. He understood the long nights, the heavy thoughts, and the loneliness that often came with the lifestyle, and he carried those burdens quietly and with strength.

As we prepare to say goodbye, we’re asking for your support to help with funeral costs so we can lay him to rest with the dignity and love he so greatly deserves.

If you knew my dad, you knew his laugh could fill a room — and that he’d give you the shirt off his own back, sometimes without anyone even asking. He was generous to the core. This is my way of keeping that spirit alive — by asking for help in honoring him the way he lived: with love, strength, and a heart wide open.

We understand times are tough, so any donation — no matter how small — means the world to us. If you can’t donate, please consider sharing this with others who might want to help or who know what it’s like to lose someone so deeply loved.

Thank you for your kindness, your prayers, and your support during this difficult time. From the bottom of my heart — thank you for helping us honor him.

With love and gratitude,

Hailey