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David Patterson Obituary

David Rucker Patterson, 73, of Bedford, Va., passed away on Monday, November 9, 2009. Funeral Wednesday, 11 a.m., Bedford Christian Church. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 11, 2009.

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Aquiles Amparan Jr.

November 13, 2009

Dear Jean,
I am very sorry that I hadn't made a point to visit and see the both of you earler. I didn't know that Dave had fallen-ill until a couple of weeks ago. I talked to Wes at the farm. I wanted to see you and Dave and tell you how much I appreciate your generosity over the years. He was a good man. One who will be sorely missed. I only wish that I had made it by to tell the both of you in person before now.

Ann Myers

November 12, 2009

Jean,
I am so sorry to hear about Dave. I did not know until last night at church. You are in my prayers. May God be with you and get you through the coming days.

All my love - Ann Myers

jackie ferguson

November 11, 2009

dear jean,i was so sorry to hear about dave i will always remember him being so helpful when i worked at the county nursing home.he loved cooking for the residents in the old building and always bringing them special treats.i will also remember how much he loved nagshead and his stories about his vactions in NC.thanks to him it became our vacation spot.dave is now at peace and with his family in heaven.i will never forget the both of you for being so caring.your family is in my prayers,love jackie ferguson

Courtney and Stephanie, Brittany, Alex and Hollis King

November 10, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Courtney ,Stephanie, Brittany, Alex and Hollis King

November 10, 2009

We are truly sorry for your lose....

Denise Cocke

November 10, 2009

Dear Jean,
We are very sorry to hear about Dave,He was so faithful to visit the
elderly and sick.Our thoughts and prayers will be with you at this difficult time,when things settle down please come and visit us.
Genie and Denise Cocke

Phyllis Harris

November 10, 2009

Jean,
Thinking of you at this difficult time and sharing in the loss of your love one.

E.L. & Karen McGuire

November 10, 2009

Dave will be missed very much in the community! Our heart and prayers go out to all the Patterson family!!

November 10, 2009

Jean,
We're so sorry to hear about Dave. We've missed him going by our house on his way to the farm. Thinking of you,
Dave & Faye Eubank

November 10, 2009

Dave, you were one of a kind. You and Jean were the most giving people I have ever met. You always reminded me of a big teddy bear. I will miss you so much. You will not be forgotten by me and so many others. I love You.

Marlene

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