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Edward Patten Obituary
1949-2017
Dr. Edward Lee Patten, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston. He was born January 16, 1949, in Third Ward Houston to Mrs. Jessie Lee Patten Key. He was a 1966 graduate of Jack Yates High School and went on to graduate from Texas Southern University followed by Baylor College of Medicine. He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Madeline Riggs and they had three children Edward Lee Patten Jr., Erika Lynette Patten (deceased), and Erin Lynae Patten. Dr. Patten practiced general surgery, operated a physical therapy center and clinic, taught numerous courses at TSU's School of Pharmacy and also, served as the campus physicians for its students. He was dedicated to enriching the lives of others and was respected and adored by all of his students, peers, family members and friends. Dr. Patten held multi-term leadership roles with The Rotary Club and Phi Beta Sigma Alumni Chapter. He received numerous awards for his service to the community most notably the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award from Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Dr. Patten was a staunch supporter of the arts promoting various performances at the Arena Theatre and helped to launch careers of local artists and designers. He was an avid reader of the encyclopedia, spiritual texts and medical journals. His hobbies included mentoring young people, writing poetry and collecting art. Some of his favorite times included hosting block parties where he would BBQ for family and friends and watching his children pursue their dreams. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 -- viewing at 9am followed by mass at 11am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 3006 Rosedale St., Houston. Burial will follow at Paradise North Cemetery.
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AlonzoPeters MD
October 19, 2025
He was a great friend of Rev. Manson B Johnson Jr.. He would always say Cream rises to the top.
Carolyn Branch Taylor
October 20, 2019
Gone but not forgotten, my friend and JY classmate.
Amber Morgan
February 13, 2018
I met Dr. Patten, About two years ago at his office on Lyons in Fifth Ward. He was a kind man and he took time with me when I expressed concerns regarding my health. My utmost condolences are expressed where his family is concerned. God bless.
Reginald Boatwright
November 15, 2017
To Edward and his family you have my deepest condolences for your lost.Edward was and always been my best friend growing up together .My family wish Mary and her family our blessings and love.
Reginald Boatwright
November 15, 2017
To Edward and his family you have my deepest condolences for your lost.Edward was and always been my best friend growing up together .My family wish Mary and her family our blessings and love.
Ambrose Francisco
November 11, 2017
Rip Dr Patten. We had a lot of good times during school days. Prayers for you and all your family. You will truly be missed.
AMEN.
eddie berry
November 4, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 2, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Patten family and may peace be found in your hearts. Brother Patten was a great man and brother of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. I'm so glad I had a chance to see and talk with his this summer at out national conference in Detroit. Brother Patten was always there to support and offer his services and mentoring to young people. You will be missed Eddie!
Brother Don Basilio
Beta Delta/Alpha Beta Sigma
Glenwood Jordan
November 1, 2017
God blessed you with a loving husband and family. We pray that you will find peace in knowing that God will continue to be with you and continue to bless you. You all are in our prayers.
Dr. & Mrs. Glenwood Jordan
Helen Sanders
October 30, 2017
What a Wonderful Life you helped give to others... And now...time for Blessed rest provided by our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ!
From Michael and his sister, Helen Sanders...
Coniece Allen-Brown
October 30, 2017
A Great Man! One Of God's Masterpieces!
Brooks
October 29, 2017
To the family and loved ones
A grate soul...never dies. Alive are so many memories to help you through every tomorrow... are so many people who share in your loss and your sorrow.
The Brooks Family
Dan and Pattie Henry
October 28, 2017
Our hearts ache for you, we are so very sorry for your loss.
Sheldon Nunn
October 28, 2017
Douglas, Ryan, Yates and in life, there were five of us who followed a path toward our destinies. Reginald Boatwright, Charles Brooks, Ben Jennings, Arnold Jackson and me followed the path of best friends, but circumstances separated us as we made our way. All that was lost remains a memory that we share in time, one that will always be worth a thought. Blessings to Edward's family.
Gloria Spencer Williams
October 28, 2017
My condolences to Mary, the children and the entire family. May God bless you all with strength, comfort and peace. In my prayers.
Patricia Lacy-Grice
October 28, 2017
Condolences to the Patten family. Dr. Patten was always such a warm and gracious person. RIH
Edith Selgary
October 28, 2017
Mary...you and Eddie were my first couples hero. The covenant you had with each other withstood. Continue to stand firm.
Charles Knight
October 28, 2017
He was a great man and will be deeply missed. God Bless The Family
Michael Ashford Sr
October 27, 2017
May you rest in heaven my brother,my mentor my friend.May God bless your family.
Bro. Chris Bell
October 27, 2017
I offer my deepest condolences on the passing of a fellow fraternity brother and servant! When I was pledging Sigma at TSU, Bro. Patten was supportive of us. I pray for a peace that surpasses all understanding.
Gregory August
October 27, 2017
May GOD let peace be the road in which you walk.
Bertha Hilburn
October 27, 2017
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Patton. I know there are precious memories. You are in my prayers.
madelyn Lazard Stallworth
October 27, 2017
My Condolences to the Patten Family God Bless Ya"ll ...
Vickie Lackey
October 27, 2017
My sincere condolences goes to his dear wife, Mary, his loving children,mother and siblings. I pray that God will comfort you in the midst of the storms.
Vickie Lackey
Brenda Phillips White
October 27, 2017
My condolences to you Mary and Family, God has called Dr. Patten home, his spirit will always be with you. God bless you.
Brenda Phillips White
October 27, 2017
My condolences to you Mary and Family, God has called Dr. Patten home, his spirit will always be with you. God bless you.
Brenda Phillips White
October 27, 2017
My condolences to you Mary and Family, God has called Dr. Patten home, his spirit will always be with you. God bless you.
Dr. Shayna Lee
October 27, 2017
To the family of Dr Edward Patten,
Praying you'll feel His loving arms surrounding you today and tomorrow in the loss of your beloved husband and father, brother and uncle, family and friend. With caring sympathy.
Ouida Flowers
October 27, 2017
My Condolences to the Patten family. I've known Eddie for a long time. We graduated in the same class from Yates. We attended TSU together where he became my beloved Frat brother that we all called Eddie P. Rest in peace Eddie P!! From your Soror. You will be truly missed.
October 27, 2017
Deepest condolences to the family and friends during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory. Psalms 116: 15
Portia Simmons
October 26, 2017
Sending my sincere condolences love and prayers Mary and family. May God comfort you all during this period of mourning of Edward's transition and celebration of his life. I can still vividly remember us all growing up together and enjoying each other's friendship and talents. God Bless you.
Hugs and Love
Charlene Evans
October 26, 2017
Heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. Edward Patten, an extraordinary human being, who gave so much to our community and society as well.
Stay strong and remember that he is absent from the body and present with the Lord.
Charlene and Pamela Taylor
Ardyth Guyer
October 26, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Patricia Carter
October 26, 2017
The sorrow I feel I really can't put into words. I will miss seeing Dr. Patten and Mary at certain function in the city. Working with Dr. Patten at Riverside was enlightening. My sincere condolences to the Patten family...Gob is always right there.
carolyn Shelton
October 26, 2017
My Deepest sympathy to the Family/ will remember you in my prayers....
Carolyn Mitchell Shelton
Carolyn Branch Taylor
October 26, 2017
Even after all these years the impact from our days at Yates is still strong. My deepest condolences to the family. May God's grace and mercy comfort you today and those ahead.
Delores
October 26, 2017
Rest in Peace, Edward
Brenda Williams-Lang
October 26, 2017
Deepest sympathy for your loss. Dr. Patton will be truly missed. I will remember him for his kindness and his friendship, his willingness to help made a difference in many lives. I will keep the Patton family in my prayers.
Linda Londo-Mcguire
October 26, 2017
So sorry for your family's loss
October 26, 2017
God speed Dr. Patton. A wonderful and valued member of our Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and a faith fried to all who knew him. The condolences of the Hence family (and your fraternity brothers Andre and Conrad Hence) go out to the Patton family. God holds all of you in His hands and he has return Eddie to his rightful heavenly home. You all and Eddie will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers.
Andre' Hence *Beta Delta Chapter - 1970"
Khadija Jannah
October 26, 2017
I had the pleasure of attending Chemistry class with Edward and Mary at Yates. I admired their gift in the sciences, and was not surprised that they both pursued careers in the medical field. It was wonderful to see them still together at our 50th class reunion; true soulmates. So saddened to hear of Edward's transition. My prayers are with Mary and the family.
Eileen Barrett
October 26, 2017
Dear Family of Dr. Edward Patten..... I am sending love and prayers to all of you. May God surround you and keep you in his loving arms during this difficult time.
Linda Simien
October 26, 2017
Sincere Condolences to the family. God Bless you.
Irvin Smith
October 26, 2017
He was my good friend, and an outstanding example for young people to follow.
Claudean Mathis
October 25, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 25, 2017
Eddie P. was a really outstanding man. I had the joy of knowing him and how smart he was in his Catholic faith. A leader of leaders. Will me missed; but not forgotten.
Gods speed Eddie.
His buddy, Joe E. russo
Alonzo Peters MD
October 25, 2017
Condolences to the children and Dr. Mary Patton. We will miss Doc.
Alonzo Peters MD
Carolyn Green Jones
October 25, 2017
To the Patten Family,
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. May the peace and grace of God comfort you in this time of bereavement. Edward was my classmate and my friend from elementary school through High school.
Edward will be truly missed by all who knew and love him.
Blessings from Jack Yates Class of 1966
Lee Barefield
October 24, 2017
He was a great fraternity brother. He was always welcoming to me as a brother. You could always depend on him to have the right piece of advice. I will truly miss him. RIP MAB
October 24, 2017
Mary, I am so sorry to hear about the death of your husband. May God bless you in your time of sorrow. Anitra Provost
Joan Garrett
October 23, 2017
To the family of Dr. Edward Patten, I extend my condolences.. He and Mary were my classmates at Yates. I have always been proud of this couple both working in the medical field. Take care Dr. Mary and keep in touch. Joan G. of Mo City
October 23, 2017
So sorry to learn today of Dr. Patten's passing. We will certainly miss seeing this kind, supportive man and friend.
With deepest sympathy,
Mrs. Joshua Hill and family
Sonja Myers
October 21, 2017
Dr. Mary Patten, my condulences for your loss. I love you cousin praying for you all God bless !!
Sonja Myers
October 21, 2017
Mary, Aunt Jessie and all my family members I was sadden to receive this news about my cousin Edward who will be missed dearly.
My condolences and love to you all. I'm praying for our family we know God will carry us through our sorrows.
Linda & Raymond Hall
October 20, 2017
To the family of Dr. Patten, Mary I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I will remember you in my prayers. May God be with you in your time of bereavement.
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