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Ricky Patterson Obituary

Mr. Ricky Lee Patterson, age 25, of Buford, GA, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2006. Surviving are: Wife of 2-1/2 Years: April Patterson, Buford, GA; Parents: Ricky and Anita Patterson, Buford, GA; Grandmother: Nina Adams, Toccoa, GA; Grandfather: Charlie Adams, Toccoa, GA; Grandmother: Jane Brownlee, Buford, GA; Several aunts, uncles, nephews and cousins. Ricky was a native of Buford, GA, born on October 7, 1981. He was a 2000 graduate of Buford High School, and a 2004 graduate of the University of Georgia where he received his Business Degree. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church, Dacula, GA. He was employed as a salesman with Robert Bowden, Inc., Suwanee, GA. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. Billy Britt officiating. Interment in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, Buford, GA. Arrangements by Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home & Crematory, Buford, GA, 770-932-1133, www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Gwinnett Daily Post from Nov. 4 to Nov. 5, 2006.

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Katrina Varner

November 7, 2006

Ricky was in my graduating class at Buford High and I am more than devastated to hear of his passing. Heaven is a much brighter place now. My thought and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

Katrina Varner (Clendening)

Melissa Mays

November 7, 2006

April (and family),
You are all in my thoughts and prayers daily! April, please know that I am here for you anytime, anyday....Always! I love you!
Melissa (and Phil)

Shan (Dollar) Bowen

November 7, 2006

Ricky & Anita, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how it feels to loss a child, but be assured God will send the "Comforter in this time of sorrow to you and all your family.

William Pugh

November 6, 2006

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Dana Caton

November 5, 2006

I am in shock and sorrow to know that Ricky passed. My deepest condolences; I will always remember growing up with him.

Jenny Bonick

November 5, 2006

Ricky and Anita,
Nathan just called us about Ricky Lee. It is such a shock and we are at a loss as to what to say. We had no idea he was ill. Please know you are in our prayers. We will always remember the days of our kids growing up together. Love from Jenny and Bruce Bonick (Huntsille, AL.)

Matt Frady

November 5, 2006

April,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Ricky was one of the best men I ever knew. Heaven is fortunate to have such a wonderful soul.

with great sympathy,

-matt

vickie

November 4, 2006

April,
Marie ad I are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts. Ricky Lee was one in a million and will be missed very much...
Love,
Vickie and Marie

Royce Millwood

November 4, 2006

Ricky Sr., May God give you and your family comfort in your time of grief, Know that you have a special angel in heaven guiding you here on earth. If you need anything please let me know.

Daniel Banks

November 4, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. It's sad to see young ives not lived to their fullest.

Walter & Janet Morin

November 4, 2006

We are so deeply sorry for your loss. As parents, we know their is no more tragic loss than that of a child. We worked with Ricky at RBI and will always remember him in our thoughts and prayers.

Pam Hayes Smith

November 4, 2006

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

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