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A.H. Patterson Obituary
1923 ~ 2019
Biloxi
A.H. "Lank" Patterson, age 95, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019. Lank was born September 4, 1923, in Hatten, Alabama, and has been a resident of Biloxi since 1947. He was owner and operator of A. H. "Lank" Patterson Plumbing for nearly 50 years. He was Commissioner of Public Works for the City of Biloxi in the early 70's and a member of First United Methodist Church Biloxi.
While at Hatten High School he was named to the First Team All-State Basketball team for the state of Alabama. He was offered both football and basketball scholarships to the University of Alabama but was called to serve in the army during WWII. He was later inducted into the Lawrence County Athletic Hall of Fame.
He coached many baseball teams throughout the years and was a high school basketball referee for 15 years. His greatest pleasure was attending his son's and grandsons' baseball games. His favorite pastimes include bird dog hunting, talking, and chewing tobacco.
Lank was preceded in death by his daughter, Susie Patterson; his parents, brothers, sisters; and the love of his life for 70 years, Vera Kathleen "Kat" Patterson.
He is survived by his daughter, Delane (Butch) Demoruelle; his son and best friend, Rep. Randall Patterson (Vickie); 6 grandchildren, Denise (Scott) Brown, Dr. Janine (Jim) Fox, Dack (Lisa) Demoruelle, Dirk Demoruelle, Grant (Laura) Patterson and Randi Patterson; 5 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be made to Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter Pets, 2953 Bienville Blvd. #134, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 591 St. Jude Pl., Memphis TN, 38105.
Visitation is Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home with the funeral service beginning at 1:00 pm. Entombment will follow at Biloxi City Cemetery.
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Preston Webb
August 14, 2020
Randall, I thank God for every remembrance of your Dad. You truly had and have a wonderfully blessed family.
John McAdams family & staff
August 22, 2019
Our deepest sympathy.
August 21, 2019
Many years ago, Mr. Lank coached some of us on a Pee-Wee Basketball team-Central.
One night we all got in his work van and crawled around the place finding some where to sit.
I wound up on the console with Susie sitting on the passenger seat up front. We were all having a lively conversation about the up coming season and the first game. I said that we had beat that team in football easily and Susie countered quickly that it may be different in this sport.
It was a great time in my life as well as many others.
Mr. Lank was a big part of what made Biloxi Biloxi. Sorry for your loss.
Esco Satchfield
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August 20, 2019
My deepest sympathies to all the Patterson family. I am so sorry and saddened to hear of Mr Lank's passing! He was truly one of the finest men I ever had the pleasure of knowing.
Rest in peace my friend!
Shirley Merkison
John McAdams family & staff
August 20, 2019
Our deepest sympathy.
Patsy Baugh
August 20, 2019
Rndall and family: going to miss seeing and talking to him. I remember going into the shop and when I mentioned my name he always thought of my father and living in Alabama. Such a sweetheart.
August 20, 2019
I thank God for Lank and his family. They have meant so much to me and their many friends. My prayers are for you.
Jerry Adkins
August 20, 2019
I thank God for Lank and his family. They have meant so much to me and their many friends over the years.
CLIFFORD & CAROLE HERMES
August 20, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Preston Webb
August 20, 2019
One of the best men I have ever known. Biloxi has lost a truly good man. I will be praying for the family. God Bless
Preston Webb
August 20, 2019
One of the best men I have ever known. Biloxi has lost a truly good man. I will be praying for all of you, God Bless
Mary Treadway
August 19, 2019
So sorry for your loss! My prayers for the family.
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
August 20, 2019
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
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