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Mr. Patterson was born in 1925 in Philadelphia where he spent most of his life until he retired to Pinehurst, N.C. in 1997.
He was the son of the late Frank Ford Patterson, 3rd and Dorothy McClees Patterson. He attended Lansdowne Friends School and left Upper Darby High School in February of 1944 to join the Army Air Force. He graduated from Lafayette College in 1950.
He held management positions with Campbell Soup Co., NW Ayer and Van Sant Dugdale. He was also a founder and board member of The Laurel Oak Corp. in Voorhees, NJ.
Mr. Patterson was pre-deceased by his wife, Lucy Patterson; sister, Constance Ellis Kipe and former wife Hope Patterson. He is survived by his children, Barbara Dover (George), Judith Patterson, Abigail Wiest and Scott Patterson, four grandchildren, 5 great grandsons and 2 nephews. Services were private.
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Patty W
February 14, 2013
To Scott and the Patterson Family, my warmest thoughts and prayers go out to you at this very difficult time. May special memories help to support your spirits.
February 12, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Wishing you lots of love and peace.
February 10, 2013
Scott, Abby & Patterson Family, so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Janis Vermaat
February 9, 2013
So sorry for your loss.....may God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Nevin Kishbaugh
February 8, 2013
To the Patterson family. - so very sorry for your loss.
Elaine E
February 8, 2013
Wishing the Patterson family peace at this difficult time.
Debra Gniewek
February 8, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Alexandra Vlachou
February 8, 2013
To Franks Family :May peace and hope.Be yours, today and always.
To Frank : You could not say goodbye to us, you could not clasp our hand; but God has taken one we loved off to His heavenly land.
Janet Hollamby
February 8, 2013
Always remember the good times and smile.X
Brenda Kissiar
February 8, 2013
Scott,I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad.I faced what you are facing now back in 1981 when I lost my Dad,you never forget but the pain will ease,may you find comfort in your memories ,God Bless you and I will be praying for you and your family
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