Pat and his wife, Lisa, have two children, Thomas and Beth, son-in-law Thomas Shipp and two grandchildren, Miles and Libby Rush Shipp. Pat is a graduate of Yazoo City High School and Holmes Community College. He also attended Delta State University. Pat served ten years at the Yazoo City Police Department and as manager of Gateway Tire Company, for a total of 34 years in retail tire sales. Pat serves as a deacon at First Baptist Church of Yazoo City. Along with his ministry, he enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.