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James Patrick Obituary
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for James Patrick
135 Entries
Davina Bonner
January 11, 2016
You will be dearly missed. May God take you under his wing for the angle that you are. Rest in Peace Alley Pat
Sencireour Lee
January 10, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Alley Pat's passing.
I just found out last night.
Sending love and condolences to his family .
I got to know him from a business that he owned in the 70's.
I also remember hearing him on the radio when I was a young girl.
He was very funny , but very smart.
May you Rest In Peace Alley Pat.
Gerald Gilford
December 28, 2015
I Love listening to Alley Pat with my dad, he would do an advertisement like no one I know and he would get on the business person if they didn't treat there customer right. My all time favorite is Alley Pat and Hosea Williams talk about the reason Pat hair was gray, Pat drinks alcohol and Pat would tell Hosea, your hair would be gray if he didn't use Mr and Mrs Clairol. LOL
Dr. & Mrs. Theodore B. Allen, Jr.
November 8, 2015
A striking figure of a MAN. I do not bestow this title on many. We have too few of them. You were one in a million. May the Lord allow you to continue to shine brightly.
Stephanie Jackson
November 4, 2015
He is a legend and i remember wachting him as a talk show host of jose williams they were a team.
Dianne Ogletree
October 18, 2015
Just finished watching the documentary about Mr. Pat. Myself and my husband used to work for him from the early 90s to around 1997. Mr.Pat was a very smart, funny,but a good man. I knew him very well from his favorite foods to how he liked his clothes ironed. He very muched loved his pet dogs. He had 4 dogs that lived there in his nice home on M L King dr.with him. I didnt know he had passed until tonight. I could go on for hours with stories about Mr.Pat. I am saddened. James Alley Pat Patrick may you continue to bring laughter to us in spirit and in memories of you. Me and Wayne will miss you and also my daughters. #Gonebutneverforgotten.
July 18, 2015
For those of us who are 'transplants' to this city, Alley Pat broke it down by enlightening us with Atlanta's history. We looked forward to his hour on radio and Television. He will be missed.
July 15, 2015
We lost a giant. Alley Pat was wise, passionate and most of all accessible to the people. May he journey well home
Willie Lundy Jr
July 10, 2015
Iam sorry to hear the lost of agreat ledgen inour time Alley Pat was a ledgen in his and our time.
Pamela Alexander
July 5, 2015
It is with a heavy heart that I am expressing my condolences.Pat was a good friend and patron of my father Ernest Alexander and Aleck's Barbecue Heaven. Also he would come up and sit with me and tell stories of long ago. He will be sorely missed. There is nothing that can match his laughter and his smile.
Lt. Jerome Robinson AFRD
July 5, 2015
Old Atlanta is almost in our rear view mirror, men like Mr. Patrick and Hosea Williams really cared about Black Atlanta. I am proud of the work he put in for the betterment of this city. I was born at Holy Family Hospital in Southwest Atlanta, Alley Pat would say "Your family thought they were uppity" the rest of us was born at Grady. As a Firefighter here in Atlanta I would see him driving through the West End waving at us as we served the citizens. He would say keep up the good work and please save me if my house catch fire. He was funny and a icon that will never be replaced. Chief James Day grew up with the Patrick family and would share fun memories with us young firefighters. It made me feel honored to have been in the presence of greatness. Rest in peace Sir, you will truly be missed.
Marie Echols
July 5, 2015
He and Hosea will begin their talk show in Heaven! Prayers go out to the family.
July 4, 2015
Our deepest sympathy, Janice, for the loss of your dear father. Thank our HOLY FATHER for him and for the perfect peace and sweet repose he now knows. Your birthday is such a blessing. Love, Debby and family
b.wayne hux
July 4, 2015
rip
July 4, 2015
I listened to Alley Pat on WYZE each weekday afternoon for years as I drove from west to east on I-20, a long drive that never bothered me because of his humor and his observations about so many aspects of modern life. Later on I never missed the TV show. Mr. Patrick is a very important figure in my world. David Winter
Brenda Cornelius
July 2, 2015
I had the pleasure of meeting Alley Pat through Hosea Williams...two of God's committed soldiers. I am grateful our paths crossed. Stay strong family, he was/is special!
July 2, 2015
Praying for the Family. I met Alley Pat through my husband many many years ago. My Husband, Son and I have Fond Memories of Him. When my Son was a baby he referred to Alley Pat as A Giant! His colorful humor and wit kept us laughing. He was a Giant among men.. And I bet he's got The Angels rolling in laughter. Rest In Heaven, Alley Pat, Rest In Heaven!
TuWanya Keeby, Lithia Springs
July 2, 2015
My Deepest & most sincere condolences go out to the Patrick family during your time of mourning. Mr. Patrick will be greatly missed by all.
Marcia Swanson
Lydia Wynn
July 2, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
July 2, 2015
My sympathy goes out too the family of Mr Alley Pat we loved his sense of huMan thé Whitlocks
Relencia Jefferson
July 2, 2015
My Dear Friend/Mentor Miss You Much!
pgm of mason
clarence hayes jr
July 2, 2015
to the family of the great james a. patrick a man that need no interduction,one that i use to listen to on the radio and watch on tv,being a mason i love to see where he want his charity to go,that is we are all about charity and helping the one that can,t help them self.so to the familys be encourage and keep you hand in God hand,and keep looking to the hill which all of our help come from,he serve and serve well,his shoes is to big for us to fill so let just try and follow in his foot step.sleep on my brother and take your rest you earn it.
Marvin & Pamelle Fleming Sr.
July 2, 2015
It is with our deepest sympathy that we express our condolences for your loss. Our prayers are with the family as you go through this moment of grief. Be encouraged, he is now home with the Father.
Evelyn Walker
July 2, 2015
You were an influencer and simply amazing! You had insight and always will be legendary. You will be missed. My late husband made sure we tuned into your show daily. Prayers for the family.
Alice Gray
July 2, 2015
I send my deepest sympathy
LaVerne Jones
July 2, 2015
With deepest sympathy you will be missed
Marion Black
July 2, 2015
We love you, we appreciate you, and we thank God for you. Rest in peace my brother.
July 1, 2015
I had the honor of working with Alley Pat at WIGO. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was a great story teller. My prayers go out to the family. Gordon Thomas, Atlanta, Georgia.
July 1, 2015
Atlanta has lost a true icon. Alley Pat, you always had your finger on the pulse of the city and kept us informed about what was happening on "Alley Pat's Place," which we watched regularly. Your appearances on Hosea's show were always entertaining and informative too. The two of you are together once again. Rest in peace. Condolences to your family and may they find comfort in all the warm memories of all the contributions you made to family, friends, the city of Atlanta, and to the entire South. Faye Letterman Rivers, Atlanta
Joeen Hill
July 1, 2015
The one and only "ALLEY PAT". We will always love you, miss you and have thoughts of you along with the one and only "HOSEA". You guys will never be replaced and just thinking of the two of you is laughter. Man go head on with your buddy and get the party back started.
Dorsey Reese
July 1, 2015
To the Patrick family, so sorry for your loss of Alley Pat. I grew up in Summerhill and Edgewood during the late fifties and the sixties and my mom, dad, and I would listen to Alley Pat on, I believe, WAOK. May God continue to bless and keep you during this difficult time of transition.
J Cree
July 1, 2015
"RIP Alley Pat"
I chuckle when I think of the "shout-outs" you would give to the wives and girl friends.of the Lockheed and GM employees.
Nancy Sims
July 1, 2015
to the Patrick family:
A special thanks for "Alley Pat's" compassion,
and love, especially to our mother.
With sympathy, Nancy Sims
MO.HELEN STEPHENS
July 1, 2015
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY .SORRY FOR YOUR LOST MAY GOD COMFORTYOU MY PRAYER ARE WITH YOU
July 1, 2015
Alley Pat was the highlight of Hosea Williams' funeral. We are sorry to now lose him. But he and Hosea are truly having a jolly good time in the great by and by...
E R
July 1, 2015
My condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Patrick,sorry for your loss. May your heart find comfort and peace from the words at John 11:24,25,26,
Joann Casey
July 1, 2015
Love serving Mr. Patrick while working at Citizens Trust Bank, Sending thoughts of sympathy and support to you as you begin your journey without Him. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Joann Casey- Decatur
Rev 21:3&4 G. Johnson
July 1, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Joann Haney
July 1, 2015
With deepest sympathy.
Pastor Anthony Wilson
July 1, 2015
My sincere prayers go out to Janice, Kelley, L.T. and the entire family. Being Pat's son in law was an honor and I will always remember the wisdom he shared with me throughout the years. And though it is a season of sorrow, it is also a season of celebration of a life well lived. Let's all remember the laughter, the jokes and the contribution Pat made in this world. He will be greatly missed....
Continued Prayers,
Tony
Deloris Taylor
June 30, 2015
May the love of family and friends consol you. May your fond memories bring you comfort.
1Cor.1:3,4.
Freddie Harris
June 30, 2015
Great man R.I.H. Mr.Alley Pat
Shelia Howell-Reynolds
June 30, 2015
I so enjoyed the Sunday night banter between you and Rev. Williams on your tv show!!! Rest in peace!!
The Staff of Willie A. Watkins, Inc. Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home
July 1, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
Wilson
June 30, 2015
My prayers are with your family at this time of distress.
Gina Brewster
June 30, 2015
Peace and Blessings Alley Pat will be miss he was one of The Best talk and Television. Host ever I've always said he was Real Talk right to the point. RIP
Charles Douglas Edwards
June 30, 2015
I would like to offer my condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of James "Alley Pat" Patrick.
I first met him and his son Tony "The Tiger" back in the early 1970' on 148 Cain Street now Andrew Young Intl where they were working at a radio station.
I later worked at Capitol Records where I saw him many times during various record and music events thru the years.
You could always count on seeing him at "Jack The Rapper" and other events around Atlanta.
He was a true icon who will be sadly missed.
Rest In Peace (RIP) ! ! !
June 30, 2015
Im glad I had the chance to be around you when we was at the Town Club. Had lots of fun you will be missed.
bertha usher
June 30, 2015
you will be missed #always
Cedric B. Jones,Sr
June 30, 2015
Thanks for what U did in m life
June 30, 2015
Rest in peace. Liz&James Jarvis
Yolanda Turner
June 30, 2015
RIP Alley Pat! You were entertaining on and off the air!!! You'll truly be missed.
Geri Wright
June 30, 2015
You will definitely be missed.. RIP
June 30, 2015
so long pat we will miss you William patton
Beverlyn Dorsey
June 30, 2015
I will share your love and life with my daughter and her family. You set standards that were worth following. I am. 63 years old now I will always remember you and your broadcasting in our home my mom always spoke highly of you. Thanks for your legacy.
Gail Smith
June 30, 2015
With our deepest sympathy. Alley Pat will be missed.
Rev. Vanessa Sharp
June 30, 2015
Condolences to the Patrick family of a unique individual, "Alley Pat", who paved the way for radio broadcasters present and those yet to come. You were the best of the best and you were blessed by God to move, live and have your being on this earth for a long time. Now it's your time to rest from your labor. Well done! Well done! Well done!
Mary Ragland
June 30, 2015
To the family: Alley Pat will be missed. He was an enjoyment to many, because he was humerous, and made us laugh. He was a good friend to my play mom before she passed. (Mrs. Nellie Sms). We would have so much fun with Pat. May God bless his family.
Alley Pat receiving the Howey Hudson Lowe Award from NAACP DeKalb County Ga. President John Evans
Marsha Washington George
June 30, 2015
RIP! My Family Friend! God Bless your family during this trying time.
Rev. Anthony Freeman
June 30, 2015
Alley Pat, May your soul rest in peace, this is Rev. anthony Freeman, sending my love out to the family. Yes He was a giant of a man in his prime and because of that, he made the world a better place. He was our neighbor and my father, Lonnie Freeman, who is also 95, would laugh and joke with him all the time. We will certainly miss that amazing sense of humor.
Georgie H. Chester
June 29, 2015
Condolences to the Patrick Family... I cherished the times that I was able call into his radio show. As he would say "The County Sisters from Southeast Georgia".. You touch our lives and hearts and always gave us something to laughed about. We will always cherish the memories.
RIP " The Holloway Sisters" from SE Georgia.
Erik Scott
June 29, 2015
My Man Pat, One of the The Most Genuine persons I Know! Say Hi To Count Basie For Me;)
Kent Burkhart
June 29, 2015
A pioneer. I am glad to have listened to him accepting his Georgia Radio Hall of Fame Director's and Founders Award.
Bill Gay
June 29, 2015
To Janice, Tyrone, and the Patrick Family,
I was so sorry to hear that my friend and the man I call my surrogate father James Alley Pat Patrick had passed just the other day. I like the rest of the family am deeply hurt and grieving in the passing of such extraordinaire man. It was your father who gave me my first radio job in Atlanta back in the early 70's when he hired me out of New York City to work for WERD AM then later WXAP AM. It was your father and your brother the late Tony the Tiger Patrick who met me at Hartsfield Airport and put me up in Pascale's hotel. It was your dad that put me on the air later at WYZE AM and WQXI AM he was always looking out for me and my family. When I didn't have transportation he took me to B.B. Beamon's car lot and gave me the money to purchase a car. He even came by my house to give my wife a lesson on how to scrape corn off the cob. He was truly a great man who had compassion for the people who were the under dogs of society who were trying to make it in life. He not only had the gift for radio and TV he was truly a man you could always depend on in your time of need. It was because of your father friendship of over 40 years and his mentoring and guidance that has enable me to have a wonderful career in radio and TV for the past 45 years.
In your hour of bereavement I just wanted express my love to you and the family for your father grace and his many acts of kindness for me and my family down through the years.
May God keep you and the family embraced with love.
Bill The Love Doctor Gay Candi Gay, and Family
June 29, 2015
We are sorry to learn about your loss.May you gain comfort from knowing that others care.
Rev.Janice Withers-King
June 29, 2015
My dear friend Alley Pat, whom I called "Pat Man", will be greatly missed. I would always assist him when he came to renew his vehicle registration or pay his property taxes. We had very enlightening conversations and laughed forever it seemed. He would always give my sons a turkey & a Christmas tree every year until they got to the age and no longer wanted a Christmastree, but he continued to give them the turkey. He came to hear me preach and gave me very encouraging words.I know, he lived a wonderful life. I have many great memories of my friend. To God Be The Glory. I'm glad our paths crossed and I shall never forget him. To the family, may you find comfort in God, family, friends and all who loved him and the impact and legacy he leaves."A Great Man Gone,but Not Forgotten. John 10:27-28 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life.
pat w
June 29, 2015
May the memories of Mr. Alley Pat comfort you and may the God of all comfort be with you.
June 28, 2015
You will be missed. God bless your family.
DONALD &MARJORIE DAVIS
June 28, 2015
We would like to extend our condolences to the PATRICK family and the many people who crossed his path. To see him on his Television show alone with Reverend Williams was a delight. and now they are together again. May you rest in peace PAT.
Ms.. Nakeisha Copeland - Gardner
June 28, 2015
Mr.Alley Pat...I will truly miss u speaking on the radio. ..telling us the truth..your show was.one of the best, in the city of Atlanta..God loved you best..thanks for your kind service...may you Rest on with the angels...Love u always. ...
Norman williams
June 28, 2015
It was GREAT sharing those moments together on your show on wyze durning the late 80s and driving you around town.....See you later buddy
Norman williams
June 28, 2015
It was GREAT sharing those moments together on your show on wyze durning the late 80s and driving you around town.....See you later buddy
June 28, 2015
May God continue to bless you for all the sunshine that you brought to others, Love you "Alley Pat". Rev. G. Grant
Rev.21:3&4 May God comfort your family from his Holy Words
June 28, 2015
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Psalm 29:11 May God be with your family and grant you peace
June 28, 2015
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Hilrie Mitchell
June 28, 2015
May you rest in peace, you were a wonderful famous gentleman, and you help made many us happy, even doing our sad times of the Civil Rights movement, on your shows and public events. We will miss you! .
June 28, 2015
U were a joy to listen to. I loved to hear u and hosea chit-chat. I remember listening to u and hosea on the radio as we rode home from work and later on the tv. What a team. RIP.
June 28, 2015
RIP, Mr. Alley Pat, my husband and I enjoyed your TV show years ago with you and Hoesa Willliams, it was very funny and very intertaining. Our condolences to the Patrick family.
Janice and Joseph Arnold, Stockbrige, GA.
Dr. Sheila Hoskins Barker
June 28, 2015
Peace and "BLESSINGS" !
Cousin Dr. Sheila Hoskins Barker / The Losey / Patrick Family
Trenna
June 28, 2015
RIP Mr. Patrick! I enjoyed listening to your t.v. show so many times when I was in Atlanta. Thanks for inspiring all of us!
The Sneed Family
June 28, 2015
I used to love to see Him and Hosea Williams discussing everything on his show, May the Angels welcome you into Heaven Alley Pat and not the Preachers :)
You were one of the Best
Elizabeth Hoskins Tasker & Family
June 28, 2015
May God' peace and love give you comfort at this time.
Bernice Hoskins Everett & Family
June 28, 2015
Our prayers and blessings are with you at the time of need.
Nantambu Ambidwile
June 27, 2015
Thanks for the knowledge I received from your shows, radio and TV.
Gladis C Whiters
June 27, 2015
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
William Bruce Shropshire
June 27, 2015
It saddens me that another member of my family has passed.
Phyllis Smith
June 27, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
SiMan Baby
June 27, 2015
I Love you Bruh Pat!!! You were always a gentleman to me! RIP
Silas "SiMan Baby" Alexander
Michael Givens
June 27, 2015
Alley Pat sir it was a real pleasure,the few times i met with you.you will be missed.
Jackie Crawford
June 27, 2015
Sympathies extended to The family and fans of Alley Pat. I grew up listening to him on Atlanta radio stations. many fond memories of him and the variety of music he played,loved his commercials...RIP
Jackie B. Crawford
June 27, 2015
Alley" You still gone get @ Hoza up there:)
Georgia Native
June 27, 2015
Condolences****
Howard Moore Jr.
June 27, 2015
Our condolences. I listened to Alley Pat on WERD when I was a teenager, and I will always be indebted to him for the support and encouragement he gave me and so many of my clients during the Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta during the 60s.
June 27, 2015
I am so sorry for your family's loss. In your time of mourning, may God comfort your hearts. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
David Thomas
June 27, 2015
Rest in peace Alley Pat
Gwendolyn Stone
June 27, 2015
Having known him from my many years working at Citizens Trust Bank, he was a piece of work. Those that have gone before him will welcome him with open arms and continue to be amazed by his charm. He did it his way.
Candice Brydson
June 27, 2015
Sending my condolences to the Patrick family, and his friends. He was a great man. I truly enjoyed his jokes and his strength during his stay at Summerset. It was great and honorary to know him. Rest in paradise Mr. James "Alley Pat" Patrick.
Tim Brayboy
June 27, 2015
I watched his show on channel 69 in the 80's n 90's and always enjoyed it so much RIP Mr. Patrick
Mike McGuire
June 27, 2015
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Patrick twice, once after winning at his Bingo game. In person he was exactly like he was on the radio. He would have made a great mayor because he told it the way it was. No BS. I was lucky enough to tape a couple of his shows and I still laugh at them. He was one of a kind and will be sorely missed. I always laugh when I recall his stories about the Denver Dragon and his interviews with the weatherman, Mr. Red Neck. Thanks Mr. Patrick for the great memories. RIP
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