Herman Drew Patterson, 96, passed away June 21, 2016, at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

He retired from the U.S. Navy as Chief Petty Officer in 1964. He loved life and was proud of his family. Herman was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of St. John's Masonic Lodge of Portsmouth, RI.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ivalene; children, Doris Rice, Janice Robinson, Herman Patterson and Katherine Espinosa; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

A visitation with the family will be at 12:00pm, Saturday, June 25, 2016 at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road in Mint Hill. A funeral service will immediately follow at 1:00pm in the funeral home chapel.

Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Jun. 24, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Herman Patterson

15 Entries

Nancy J Nance

June 24, 2024

I remember visiting with he and Opal in their backyard on summer evenings, such pleasant folks.

Pamela Fuentes

June 27, 2016

Herman & Family, I am sorry for your loss. I very much enjoyed reading your Father's obituary--what an amazing life he led! I would have loved to hear his life stories first hand. My thoughts are with you all at this difficulty time. May you find peace in your memories of him.... Pamela Fuentes

Helen Shreders

June 27, 2016

Hi Herman, I am so sorry for your loss, I just heard today. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Helen and Kurt Shreders.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

June 26, 2016

Herman and Cathy I know you dad was part of the Greatest Generation people like your dad made America great after world war two,know that your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers,if we can do anything for you please call.

Brant Hart

June 25, 2016

Kathee, So sorry to hear about your daddy. I am grateful for his service to our country.

Ernestine and Ron

June 25, 2016

Mrs. Patterson and Family, It has been a Joy and honor to have been in the company of Mr. Patterson, Our Hearts and Prayers are with You. May God continue to strengthen, keep and comfort You and your family.

Lisa Kennedy Lambert

June 24, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I lived across from Mr.and Mrs. Patterson for many years on Thelo Dr. They were very special neighbors.

Bernard Ellison

June 24, 2016

To the family of Mr. Herman Patterson, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Patterson's passing. He will be missed dearly. He was a very good man. He loved life and was always a pleasure to speak with. Grieve as we all will. As time passes we will start to remember the good things he accomplished in his life and the people he touched during his life. I was one of them. Mr. Patterson, Mrs. Patterson and Jessica used to drive all the way to Fort Jackson Commissary to shop. It was always a pleasure to see and greet them. May God bless your family sir. I know you are in good hands. I will miss you!!

Darlene Knighten

June 24, 2016

Herman & family, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. The pictures show an amazing life, of an amazing person. May sweet memories fill your hearts and minds. Love & prayers, Darlene & PHW Team

Barry/Terry Wallace

June 24, 2016

So sorry for the loss of your father Kathee. You are in our thoughts and prayers .

Nancy Nance

June 24, 2016

We have been honored to have Mr. Patterson and Opal as our neighbors for 42 years. I am amazed at the memory this man had and could listen to his stories all day. He was always smiling and so happy to have visitors at anytime. We will miss him terribly as I know the family will. May he live on through the families memories. Nancy& David Nance

Mitchell Williams

June 24, 2016

Our loving God is the source of life.(Psalm 36:9) He promises that he will undo sickness and death forever. So sorry for your loss.

June 24, 2016

Our thoughts are with you in this time of grieving....The Littlefields

Katy James

June 24, 2016

We love all of you so much. We pray for your lost and know what a wonderful,kind man he was. I am happy we were able to spend time with him during his life on earth,and will never forget who he was and what he meant to most of y'all. I know he would only want a grand celebration of his life as he entered the grand heavens,a much better place than we will ever know until our time when we will meet him again.Our prayers are with you and thoughts every inch of this difficult time for y'all. May peace be with you all! Love DJ,Katy and family.

Ann Hollar

June 23, 2016

One of the best, of the greatest generation, that was loved by family and friends for the way he treasured his family and those dear to him. He was a man of honor, truth and integrity and had a huge capacity for love of family. His friendship with my Dad was remarkable from over the years they shared the worries of kids and the laughter of remembering calling each other, searching and finding out if their kids were safe. I am honored to say I felt his love as though I was one of his kids.

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