Isabella and Zeke Patton

My name is Billy Patton and I'm the father of Isabella and Zeke. Bella is 20 and Zeke is 13 and their mother Sue Patton sadly passed away on January 3 2024 unexpectedly at the age of 57. Sue and I have been married since 2001 but separated for a little over a year. Bella and Zeke lived full time with Sue in Vineland where Bella works and Zeke attends school. I have been unemployed since April 2023 when my former company Smyth closed the doors with 30 days notice. I had total knee replacement surgery on December 28 and I'm currently recovering and going through rehabilitation for that. I live in Absecon in a small 1 bedroom house and the only income I have right now is state disability until I'm able to return to work from my surgery. I'm asking for financial support for Bella and Zeke. Their rent is 1600 a month not including utilities or food. I'm in the process of applying for every and any state benefit I can to help my children. Bella works full time as a special needs teachers aid and Zeke is currently in 7th grade. All donations will go into an account for Bella to pay their rent, utilities and living expenses for her and Zeke. Bella has been saving to buy a car but instead now has to use that money for living expenses and bills. With me being out of work, I'm barely getting by paying my bills and it's becoming overwhelming. I remind Bella and Zeke daily that this hardship is temporary and with our faith in God and loving support from family and friends, we will persevere. Bella, Zeke and I thank you in advance for any support you can give. Thank you and God bless.

William J Patton