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Ceaphus Patterson Obituary

PATTERSON Ceaphus Patterson, Sr., age 73, departed this life on Saturday, April 5, 2008, at his residence. A retired U.S. Air Force Veteran after 20 years of service. A former employee of O.S.U. Hospital and retired employee of Anheuser Busch. Preceded in death by parents Waymon and Ezell Griffin Patterson, brothers Herman, Elmore, Hogan, Donald and Mathias. Survived by his wife, Lillian; children, Kathy (Bobby), Ceaphus, Jr. "Stoney" (Debbie), Keith (Lisa) and Karla; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at the Mt. Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, 428 E. Main Street. Rev. Charles Booth, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Arrangements by C.D. WHITE & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Apr. 8, 2008.

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Densie Hargrow

April 18, 2008

To Karla, Mrs. P & other family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you & your family. I know all to well what it feels like to lose a parent, not one but both in a short time. But through it all, there is comfort in knowing that the one's we lose are with our Father in heaven. May the Lord comfort you at this time in your lives.

Clarence Cain

April 13, 2008

Death, be not proud

Death, be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so;
For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow
Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be,
Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow,
And soonest our best men with thee do go,
Rest of their bones, and soul's delivery.
Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell,
And poppy or charms can make us sleep as well
And better than thy stroke; why swell'st thou then?
One short sleep past, we wake eternally
And death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die.

By John Donne
The Poetry Foundation

Young, Ret. Air Force Louise ( John H.)

April 11, 2008

Sorry to hear of the loss of your loveone, we will miss him especially this year during our family reunion,because he was always so much a part of it.

DEE JORDAN

April 9, 2008

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY

arthur mcgill

April 9, 2008

god bless you and your family

jean & joe Elmore

April 9, 2008

To all of the family of our dear friend, Ceaphus. Joe and Ceaphus grew up together in Blanche Addition, Pataskala. They maintained their friendship throughout the years, both in the military and after they retired. He was such a good friend,and will be sadly missed.
Prayers, love and condolences go out to the whole family.

Yvonne Pryor (Davis)

April 9, 2008

To the Patterson family, I send my deepest sympathy. Cousin Pat, you will be truly missed, may you rest in your Heavenly father's arms.

james thomas

April 8, 2008

Patt was a great-great friend, he will be greatly missed. May God give his family strength, open his loving arms and welcome Patterson home.

Lafonda & Susan Carson

April 8, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss of your family member, with deepest sympathies

Lafonda & Susan Carson

April 8, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss of your family member, with deepest sympathies

April 8, 2008

To The Patterson Family
With Deepest Sympathy. Mr. Patterson was much Love. May God bless.
Vernell Smith
VfW Post #3764

Candise Augustine

April 8, 2008

Uncle Ceaphus, you ment so much to me. You were like the grandpa that I never had, and I will truely miss you! And you will always be in our hearts. D2, Brandee, Todd, and Candise Augustine.

Crystal Patterson/ Augustine

April 8, 2008

Thanks for all the memories, you left us alot. Thanks for the love and the kindness! And most of all thanks for being like my dad after he passed. You will truley be missed by all of us. Love Crystal, Tony, Tracy, Scottie, Wayne, Kenzel, and Micheal. And the Patterson/ Augustine family.

Sherry Kikrpatrick

April 8, 2008

Keith my prayers and love go out to you and your family the lord won't put no more on you than you can bare. Love your co worker Sherry Kirkpatrick.

Shirley Myles

April 8, 2008

To the family of Ceaphus(Pat) Patterson...You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one...I worked with Pat many years ago at O.S.U. Means Hall...He was such a nice, happy and caring person...I will keep you in my prayers and ask God to continue to give each of you the strength to get thru your time of sorrow...

Lisa Patterson

April 8, 2008

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5&6

PATTY GERMANY

April 8, 2008

TO THE FAMILY OF CEAPHUS PATTERSON WITH HEART FELT SYMPATHY WITH THE LOST OF A HUSBAND, FATHER ,BROTHER AND UNCLE. I AM THINKING ABOUT YOU AND WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS.

Jerri Jackson-Fowlkes

April 8, 2008

With deepest sympathy to Karla, Mom Patterson and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are here for you.
Lawrence, Jerri, Jhamerra, Leighton and Jasmine

Myra McDonald

April 8, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Patterson was a great neighbor.


The McDonald Family

STEVEDORE CRAWFORD JR

April 8, 2008

DEAREST UNCLE PAT!!!!!! THANK U 4 YOUR LOVE I ALREADY MISS YOU.....I ALWAYS WILL LOVE YOU PERIOD

Sam Payton

April 8, 2008

Stoney,I am sorry for your loss.May God bless you and your family.

Joan and Richard Tucker

April 8, 2008

To the entire Patterson Family:
Our prayers are with all of you at this time. Blessings and Love, Richard and joan Tucker

MIA CRAWFORD

April 8, 2008

To The Patterson Family:
YOU ARE IN MY HEART AND IN MY PRAYERS AND I LOVE YOU ALL....
I WILL SEE YOU AT THE HOMEGOING!

Sandy Capoziello

April 8, 2008

Keith,
You have always been a great friend and co-worker. Our deepest sympathy is with you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts.

God Bless,
Sandy Capoziello and Family

Alice & Ashanti Jefferson

April 8, 2008

You are in my Thoughts and Prayers.

karen moore

April 8, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Della Shay Lewis Abbott

April 8, 2008

To the Patterson Family, With our deepest sympathy. You may be sure that many thoughts are with you at this time and that deepest sympathy goes out with you. Pat, will be dearly missed by all that knew him. I remember him putting many cast on my leg and my sister's arm at Wright Patterson Air Force Base many years ago.

Cheryl Henderson(Davis)

April 8, 2008

Cousin Pat, who I always referred to as Uncle Pat, as I thought of him as a brother to my father. I will truly miss him, and will forever have fond memories. He will rest in peace.

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