William Francis Patterson

William Francis (Pat) Patterson, 86, of Moneta, died on Friday, November 20, 2009. He was a beloved husband, daddy, brother, grand-daddy and great-grand-daddy. Surviving are his wife, L. Lavonia Patterson; children, Sharon P. McCarty and husband, Kenneth (Butch), Joyce P. Carr and husband, David, Frances P. Garrett, Bettie P. Haupt and Austin M. Patterson. Other family members are Margaret Ware and husband, Willard, Ruth Short, Marie Chitwood, Dorothy Moore, Raymon Patterson and wife, JoAnn, Darlene Wingfield and husband, Bill, Lettice Hoal and husband, Barry, Debra Huff and husband, Jerry and Cathy Fisher and husband, Donald; grandchildren, Melinda, Jennifer, Stephanie, Jeff, Amy, Danielle, Bradley, Kristi and Scott; nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Pat was a founding member of Stewartsville Chamblissburg Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad and a founding member of Vinton Moose Lodge. He was a self employed auto mechanic; owned Pat's Used Parts. He taught for Roanoke County Schools and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was voted Roanoke Valley Father of the Year.
Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Andy Rice officiating. Entombment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 22 and Monday, November 23, 2009 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.