Photo courtesy of R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton
Hampton, Virginia
1951 - 2017
Albert Woodfin “Pat” Patrick III, passed away on October 9, 2017 due to complications from open heart surgery. Pat was born on May 18, 1951 to the late Woody and Ida Patrick. Pat was a lifelong resident of Hampton having attended Hampton Public Schools and graduating from Hampton High School in 1969, the University of Virginia in 1973 and he received his Law Degree from the University of Virginia in 1976.
Pat practiced law in the City of Hampton from 1976 to 1995 when he was elected judge of the Hampton General District Court. While Pat enjoyed the practice of law, he loved being a judge in Hampton. Judge Patrick strived to be fair and impartial and to treat all parties with dignity and respect. Whether it was a hardened criminal, a first time traffic offender or an unrepresented civil litigant, those who came before him received his attention.
Very active in the Hampton community, Pat had served on the Hampton School Board for ten years being the Chairman for seven of those years. He was also the president of the Virginia State School Boards Association and was elected to the Board Directors of the National School Boards Association. Pat previously served as Chairman of the Hampton YMCA and was a former Chairperson for the Hampton Baptist Church Board of Deacons.
Pat was always involved in athletics being the captain of the 1969 Hampton High School Crabber State Championship basketball team. When his playing days were over he refereed high school basketball for over twenty years being selected to officiate six state championship games. Pat was very active with the Hampton Wythe Little League as a player, coach, umpire, announcer and concessionaire. Pat watched all five of his children pass through Hampton Wythe Little League but his biggest claim to fame is being the assistant coach to his wife, Jerri, who won two straight A-League championships against the likes of Henry Morgan, Bobby Quinn and Clark Walden. Pat remained a loyal “assistant coach” to Jerri for the remainder of his life.
He is survived by his wife and best friend, Jerri; his children, Woody(Cameron), Jason, Molly, Chance and Dallas. He is also survived by two granddaughters, Ellie and Leta. He is also survived by his sisters Eleanor Patrick Maloney (David), and Elizabeth Patrick Heath (Skeeter) as well as a numerous other relatives of the Patrick clan.
A memorial service will be conducted at Hampton Baptist Church at 11:00 am, on Friday, October 13, 2017 by the Rev. Charles Smith. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5-7 pm at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Ave, Hampton. Interment will be private.
Pat had requested that if you wish to make a donation in his memory to make it to either the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society or to the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Rusty and I celebrated our 20th Wedding Anniversary just before Christmas - Pat was so kind to officiate. Any day that included Pat was special, but having him seal our commitment in the presence of our children and friends was a gift. His smile always made me realize that every moment is special. I still expect to see him behind me at the grocery store.
Doree Fitzhugh
January 28, 2022
I have not seen Pat for many years but remember him as such a kind man. Thoughts and prayers to the family. Maryreed
Mary Gerloff
January 23, 2022 | Madison, VA | Family
Patrick I think about you often. You meant so much to me as my lawyer... The things I learned from you are still with me today. You are admired and I only wish I stayed in closer contact with you. Forever I am grateful to you.
Terry Wilburn
November 21, 2019 | Hampton, VA
So sorry to read about Pet's passing. I played against him my senior year at James Blair in basketball. I am a lawyer and appeared before him in general district court a few years ago at which time we briefly reminisced about our playing days joking that it was "In another life." Prayers to the family.
Richard BING
March 09, 2018 | Richmond, VA
I'm not sure if you will received this, but I wanted to send my condolences just in case. I worked as an Animal Control Officer in the city of Hampton for two year and left in July 2017. I was heart broken to hear of Judge Patrick's passing. He was my favorite Judge! I loved going to court when he was working! Not only did he take animal cases seriously, but he would always joke around with us officers after everyone has left! He ALWAYS made my day when he was there!! I will forever regret...
Sarah Jenkins
March 02, 2018 | Norfolk, VA | Coworker
Sadly, I learned today of Pat's passing. He was a kind and giving person, and I have fond memories from childhood of him and his entire family. All my heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Becky Parsons Marshall
November 05, 2017 | Charlottesville, VA | Friend
I learned today of your passing from my Mom and am so very saddened by the news. As a family, we attended every HHS basketball game when you, Judge Patrick played, and were present the day the team won the Championship! I remember you so excited coming right up into the stands to see your Dad first and thanking everyone sitting in that section for the support. I, a young girl in the 7th grade got a kiss on the cheek from the star basketball player that day! My 1st school girl crush! But...
Detra Hardy (Nichols)
October 25, 2017 | Sunapee (Hampton), NH
I am deeply sadden to learn about the passing of Judge Patrick. He was one of the finest Judges who I have ever known and a role model for all of us. I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to his family.
- A. J. Stone
October 25, 2017
Our twin sons met Judge Patrick at Hampton Roads Academy on March 16, 2013 when he was the keynote speaker at the school's Leadership Institute. The impact he had on them was immediate. Every time we saw him from then on, it was like seeing a rock star. Whether at the corner 7-11, walking his dog in the neighborhood, or having dinner at Vancosta's, whenever we saw Judge Patrick their eyes would widen and they'd say, "There he is." It just goes to show how he truly touched so many lives,...
October 18, 2017