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Samuel Patterson Obituary
1933 - 2018
Samuel H. Patterson, Sr., age 84, of Pickerington, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Grant Medical Center. Born December 24, 1933 in Washington County, PA to the late Hugh Delano and Sarah Margaret (Mustard) Patterson. He moved to Pickerington in 1961 and worked at the Pickerington Creamery. He was retired streets and maintenance supervisor for the City of Pickerington, and was a member of Pickerington Church of Christ. He was a former member and past-president of the Pickerington Lions Club, and was a past-governor of the Moose Lodge. He was a longtime volunteer firefighter with Violet Township, was a former superintendent with Southfield Construction, formerly employed at Western Electric, and was known as "Sam the Pumpkin Man." Preceded in death by his wife Mary A. Patterson in 2001, children Robert Norris and Sharon Smith, granddaughter Jessica Leann Patterson, brother Billy Patterson and sister Sarah Patterson. He is survived by children, Dennis (Janet) Norris, Missouri, Paul (Carol) Norris, Canal Winchester, Deanna (Bill) Libengood, Georgia, John (Kathie) Norris, Thornville, Darla (Jeff) Berman, Pickerington, Jay Patterson, Pennsylvania, Sandy Larsen, Baltimore, Sam (Missy) Patterson, Jr., Baltimore; son-in-law, Mark Smith, Iowa; 21 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; sisters, Louise Severence, Florida, Peg McQuain, Quaker City; brothers, Jim Patterson, Pickerington, John Patterson, New Concord, Dick Patterson, Cambridge, Harry "Mac" Patterson, Cambridge, Ed Patterson, Galloway; many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit 2-6 pm Sunday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 550 Hill Rd. N. (St. Rt. #256), Pickerington, and one hour prior to the funeral service 10:30 am Monday at Pickerington Church of Christ, 9645 Stoudertown Road, Pickerington, 43147 with Ministers Matt Thomas and Anthony Rex officiating. Interment after at Violet Cemetery. Friends who wish may contribute to Pickerington Church of Christ in Sam's memory. Online condolences at www.spencefuneralhome.com
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15 Entries
JMc
January 6, 2018
May the God of all comfort and mercy give the family hope and peace. Jeremiah 29:11.
Heidi and Ron Lund
January 6, 2018
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Samuel Patterson. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Our sincere sympothy.
Michael Poland
January 6, 2018
Sam is Pickerington royalty, a true treasure and a fine man, it was an honor to serve as his physician and friend. Loved by many, and will be missed. Happy to know he is enjoying eternal life in God's ever overflowing pumpkin patch!
Evelyn and Bill Strawn
January 5, 2018
Knew Sam from Western Electric, his produce stand, then I worked with him for many years at the Village/then City of Pickerington. Such a good guy and always fun.
He'll be missed.
Mike Sabatino
January 5, 2018
I enjoyed talking to Sam, he was a unique individual and one of the pillars of the community. I used to sell Buckeye Potato Chips in the 70's to him and his brother Jim at their produce stand on 256 close to where Keller Farms currently is. Prayers for the Patterson family. RIP Sam.
John & Judy Stingel
January 4, 2018
To all of Sam's loved ones,
Sending caring thoughts and Prayers to all of Sam's families.
Sam will be missed by all that knew him. A hard working and caring man.
Gina Pierce
January 4, 2018
Sam was such a kind man. I enjoyed his conversations at Kroger, while he sampled whatever I was cooking. He will be missed by myself and the Kroger family in Pickerington.
Michelle Davidson
January 4, 2018
Thanks for the many years of providing pumpkins to our family. We'll miss joking with you as we pick out our pumpkins.
RIP, Sam
Corinne Hollingsworth
January 4, 2018
I am so sorry. I just shared the news with my kids and we all filled up tears. Mr. Patterson was such a kind, lovely man and part of our annual tradition. A few years ago we happened to be there when the local Pickerington paper did an article on him and we are even pictured in the article with him, which I saved- what a special memory.
Our family is wishing you all much love, peace, and comfort. We are grateful for his kindness and he holds a special place in our hearts.
January 4, 2018
We live almost literally around the corner from his place & always not only enjoyed his fall pumpkins, but the conversations that went along with it. He was just a good person with a great heart & concern for people!
Mike Taylor
January 4, 2018
My deepest sympathy, Sam was a good man
January 4, 2018
Had gone to visit Sam's pumpkin patch many years. He was such a kind, gentle soul. The Pickerington Community will miss him!
S. B.
January 4, 2018
Only knew Sam as "Sam the Pumpkin Man" -- a mainstay in the Pickerington community selling pumpkins in the fall for nearly 30 years. Such a kind and caring man. Condolences to his family and friends.
Kristi Dunlap-Huskey
January 4, 2018
The Dunlap and Huskey families wish to extend our deepest sympathies, and our prayers for peace, and the delight of memories, to Sam's friends and loved ones. He will be sorely missed by all of us.
Terry J. Dunlap. Sr.
Terry J. Dunlap, Jr.
Kristi (Dunlap) Huskey and David Huskey
Barb Huskey
Debra Dunlap-Poston
Jewell Littleton
January 4, 2018
So sorry to see this, Sam was a big part of the Pickerington community for years! He will be missed by many! My condolences to his family!
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Jan
7
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home - Pickerington550 Hill Road North, Pickerington, OH 43147
Jan
8
Visitation
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home - Pickerington550 Hill Road North, Pickerington, OH 43147
Jan
8
Funeral service
10:30 a.m.
Pickerington Church of Christ
9645 Stoudertown Road, Pickerington, OH
Jan
8
Interment
Violet Cemetery
OH
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