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Dexter M. Patterson, Attorney at law, 70, formerly of The Woodlands, Texas passed away May 12, 2015 in Abilene, Texas following a lengthy illness. Dexter was proceeded in death by his father, Herbet O. Patterson; mother Mae Dell Patterson; and brother Wayne Patterson. Dexter practiced law for 37 years in Jefferson County and Montgomery County. He was a proud graduate of Baylor Law School. During his career he served on the State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee, was a Special Prosecutor for Orange County, an Assistant Criminal D.A. in Jefferson County but he served the majority of his career as a sole practitioner, Board Certified by the TX. Board of Legal Specialization in Family and Criminal Law in The Woodlands and Beaumont. Dexter loved the law and the art of "lawyering." Dexter had a great voice to accent his skills as a lawyer. He never learned to whisper and his laugh was infectious. He enjoyed his trips to Louisiana in pursuit of hitting the "big one." Dexter found contentment in his home, family, his dogs and close friends who loved him as family. Dexter is survived by his wife, Vicki; daughter, Heather Patterson Ogden, grandson, Andrew Shofner.
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DEXTER WAS A GREAT FREIND , THE KIND OF PERSON YOU COULD ALWAYS,DEPEND ON . I THINK OF YOU ALL EVERY DAY . HUGS , VICKIE , AND HEATHER LOVE PENNY
PENNY BENDER
Friend
May 12, 2020
HI HEATHER , AND VICKIE , THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT I DO NOT THINK OF DEXTER , AND HOW I USE TO VISIT WITH YOU AND HIM. RMEMEBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES, WE HAD TOGETHER , AND HOW I USE TO HOLLER TO YOU THAT DEXTER WAS NOT SHARING HIS LUNCH WITH ME . I MISS HIM , AND ALL OF YOU SO VERY MUCH .
LOVE
PENNY BENDER
Friend
May 8, 2019
Hi Vicki and Heather.
Andria called me to let me know about Dexter.
So sorry . Being trying to get your address so that Richard and I could come down and see you And Dexter.
My E-mail address is Pennypitcher2gvec.net
Please contact me
Think of you often .
Love ,and hugs
PENNY
Penny Bender
May 25, 2015
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