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Joe Patterson Obituary

Mr. Joe L. Patterson, 78, Southside, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011, at the residence after a lengthy illness. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today for visitation only. The family is requesting a private service.
Mr. Patterson was a native and lifelong resident of Etowah County a member of the Life Church in Rainbow City. Joe was a Marine serving in the Korean War and retired from Southern Natural Gas Company.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sue Hamilton Patterson; sons, Michael Patterson (Patsy), Attalla, Rick Patterson (Dianne), Birmingham, Keith Patterson (fiancée, Lolita Romerro), Rainbow City, Mark Patterson (Joannie), Rainbow City; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Dr. W.M. Patterson, Birmingham, Gary Patterson, South Carolina, Oakley Patterson, Hokes Bluff; sisters, Arthell Scott, Gadsden, Martha Patterson, Boaz, Mable Walker (Earl), Oneonta; sisters-in-law, Linda Washburn (Albert), Gadsden, Frankie Griffith, Gadsden, Brenda Patterson, Rainbow City; brother-in-law, Benny Hamilton.
The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Padula, Dr. Keithan and Lisa, Stacy and Mitch and the entire hospice group from Lawleys Drug and Medical, also Terry at the Fisherman.
Morgan Funeral Chapel and Crematory directing.

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Published by The Gadsden Times from Jun. 14 to Jun. 15, 2011.

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Cam Whorton

June 15, 2011

Sue and Family,
We are sad to hear of your loss of Joe.
We know you will miss him dearly, but have hope, God will give you strength to
endure and will return your joy. We will
be praying for you. Please let us know of any way we can help.
Blessings,
Cam and Mary Whorton

June 15, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Patterson family. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Carol & Larry Kepfer (friends of Rick & Diane from McCalla, AL).

June 15, 2011

Sue, you and the whole Patterson family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.

Randy & Kathy Phillips
Southside, Al

Patti Walton & Michelle Walton Boatwright

June 14, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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