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David Patterson Obituary
He was born in Columbia, son of the late Robert C. Patterson, Sr., and Bessie Houston Patterson, and died on Friday, August 12, 2011.
David was educated in the Richland County Public Schools, and attended C.A. Johnson High School, and was a self-employed mechanic for over 50 years.
He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Beverly Mack Patterson; daughter, Angelia (Kem) Belcher; three sons, David (Lolita) Patterson, Jr., Derrick (Pamela) Patterson and Darron Patterson; two brothers, Melvin Patterson, and Lester (Wanda) Patterson; three sisters, Alberta (William) Hayes, Ophelia Davis, and Jacqueline 'Nikki' Patterson; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Patterson, and Sarah Patterson; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a host of other loving relatives and friends. He was predeceased by a son, Ronald 'Cochise' Williams; brothers, Robert C. Patterson, Jr., Gone Patterson, and Floyd Patterson.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Patterson
Sherry Wider Clarkson
August 19, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Don Prioleau
August 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Patterson family
August 18, 2011
Angie & family, we were so sorry to hear about
the passing of your dad.
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lovingly, Sandy & Greg Joye
Andrea Jenkins
August 17, 2011
Angie, David and Derrick, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of bereavement. Love you.
Freddie & Erica Chalmers
August 17, 2011
To the Patterson Family...please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the days ahead.
Jesse & Cora Nicholson
August 16, 2011
Our deepest sympathy. Love you all.
Kim Adams
August 16, 2011
To Angie and family, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness.
Cindy Read Durrett
August 16, 2011
Angie and Family,
So sorry to learn of the loss of your dad. Thoughts and prayers are being sent your way.
Cindy
Beverly Brown
August 16, 2011
Cousin David was funny. He called me Joe Fraiser when I got into a fight after school. He will be missed. God Bless the family. Cousin Beverly.
patricia williams brooks
August 16, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Rose Hodges
August 16, 2011
May God be with you all at this time of bereavement. David, you will be missed. We love you! Rose Suber Hodges
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