David B. Patterson's Obituary
Decatur-David B. Patterson, 67 of Decatur, passed away 7:30 pm Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Memorial services to celebrate David’s life will be 2:00 pm
Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Joel Ruppert officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Online memories and condolences may be shared with David’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
David was born on April 11, 1942 in Decatur, the son of Theodore and Anna (Hinkle) Patterson. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. David was employed as a millwright for a door and window manufacturer. David and Marsha Carroll married in December 1993 in Decatur. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed his dog Cassie like a favorite child.
Left behind to cherish his memories is his wife Marsha; one step-son Douglas (wife – Casey) Miller of NC; his daughter Jimalee (husband – Richard) Lovely of Florida and step-daughter Cara (husband – Robert) Frances of Illinois; his two step-brothers Billie Coons of Florida and Steve (wife – Candy) Carroll of Illinois; his sister Annette Voss of Texas; and two step-sisters Sheila (husband – John) Buckles of Illinois and Laura Coons; his a grandson Zachary; and several nieces and nephews.
He was reunited in Heaven with his parents and two step-brothers.
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