Pate, Joey: - JOEY PATE, has taken a sense of personal history and written a love story to his family, friends, and, most importantly, his children. Born in Alabama and raised in Texas, he was blessed to see the world during his military experience. He has garnered a few college degrees and witnessed some of the most amazing cultures and people. The Live Oak Trilogy has taken aspects of his time on earth to establish a legacy of family, adventure, and the truth that Jesus is Christ.