Joshua Gates Family Fund

Joshua Gates, a loving father and an esteemed friend, passed away on the evening of February 8, 2015 at the young age of 31. He suffered from an apparent heart attack while inside of his home with his family. Despite paramedics best efforts to revive and stabalize him, he was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after arriving. This came as a complete and utter shock to his family and friends. Josh seemed to be in good health and this incident was completely without warning or indication. He unwillingly left behind two beautiful children Braxton, and Nevaeh. Also his best friend/long time partner in life Tara Ponder. Josh was a kind and compassionate man. He was the kind of guy that you would call at 4am when your car broke down and he would show up without complaint. Everyone who has ever seen him around Braxton and Nevaeh know that they were his entire world, and that he would do anything to see them safe and provided for. He had an air that would put his friends at ease and see them having deep and meaningful conversation without even realizing it. He also cared strongly for his community and everyone in it. Josh just wanted to make the world a better place for everyone around him and often he succeeded. Above all he cared for his family. Since he is no longer here to affect safety and security in their lives I ask you to join me in shouldering just a small piece of the heavy weight that is left for his family and loved ones to bear. Please make a donation so that we can see the closing chapter of his life ended with peace, love and togetherness, and absent as much suffering and hardship as we can prevent. We love you Josh, the world is worse off now that you are no longer here.