From Classmate Jonathan Letarde:

Deceased Classmate: Edward O. Pate, Jr. Graduation Year: 2002 Date Of Birth:  Date Deceased:  Age at Death:  Cause of Death: COVID-19 Classmate City:  Classmate State:  Classmate Country: USA Was a Veteran: No  Survived By: Father Edward O. Pate, Jr., known to his friends as J.R. was well known among his peers during his years at SAHS. I got the unfortunate news about his passing from his father. J.R. had a lot of friends and was fun to be around. He will be missed. Prayers to his family and friends.