State was born and raised in Honolulu.  He has been married to his wife, Nancy, for over thirty years.  They have grown sons, Jarrod and Zachary. State enjoys diving for tako and working in his yard in his spare time. He serves with the Levites and attends Da Jesus Guys regularly.  His go to bible verse is James 1:9.

 

“This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger”