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BORN
1954
DIED
2019
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247 North Tyndall Parkway
Panama City, Florida
Donald Patterson Obituary
Grouper was a Tennessee farm boy turned Navy diver. He travelled the world while in the Navy but fell in love with the Panama City Beach sunsets. While stationed at the Navy Base (NSA), he decided to stay and serve his community as a Panama City Beach Police Offer. He retired in 2004 and took a job at the Palmetto with Rick Hughes. Grouper was a motorcycle lover, who enjoyed spending his time with his great-granddaughters, Amelia, Charlotte and Elizabeth. Grouper served his community as a Mason with Pathagorus Lodge at the beach. He was a member of The Church of Christ on Alf Coleman Road and was known for his cookouts.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, James and Doris Patterson.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 33 years, Marie Patterson; daughters, Georganna (John) Faircloth of Wewahitchka, FL and Diane (Steve) Brissey of Pendleton, SC; sons, Richard Helms; grandchildren, Jennifer (Brandon) Burg, Rusty J. (Kim) Jones, Chip (Theresa) Jones; great-grandchildren, Amelia, Charlotte, Elizabeth and Logan; sister, Crys (Jerry) Carpenter of Memphis, TN; grandnephews, Colin Edwards, Joshua Jones, Aidan Jones, Greyson Jones and Hawk Jones.
Memorial service will be held 10:30 A.M., Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the Church of Christ, 301 Alf Coleman Road with Minister Sean Coley officiating with Masonic rites to be conducted by Dwayne Bishop. Honors will be provided by the Panama City Beach Police Department. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the United Way, Michael's Angels, PO Box 586, Panama City, FL 32402. Those wishing to extend condolences may do so at www.heritagefhbeach.com
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Robert Eady
April 22, 2019
So sorry grouper you were an outstanding guy. I will never forget getting you Johnny Majors signature, when I asked him to sign his card for you he wrote go PITT to hell with Tennessee. I just heard Rodney Tilley passed away also. I will always remember you guy's praying for Marie and your family. God bless you and keep you in his care my friend
April 19, 2019
I worked with Pat at NEDU in the early 80's. He was always such a kind man. So many years have gone by. I send sincere condolences to his family.
Carla Steeley
The Shaw family and friends
April 18, 2019
Officer Patterson was a great policeman, veteran, patriot, leader, and gentleman. He will be missed by many. Godspeed.
Sheldon Sloan
April 18, 2019
Marie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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