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Gary Lee Patterson
1939 - 2016
Gary Lee Patterson
1939 - 2016
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BORN
1939
DIED
2016
Gary Patterson Obituary
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Gary Lee Patterson died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center at the age of 77.
Gary was born Feb. 5, 1939, in Springfield, Ill., to Thomas and Eleanor Patterson.
Gary is survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris "Dody" Patterson; one son, Jerry Patterson; his beloved cat, Boots; one sister, Janet G. Oligny; and many cousins.
Gary graduated from Feitshans High School and attended Western College.
Gary was a past president of the Springfield Home Builders Association. He worked in the floor covering business until his death as he enjoyed the work and meeting new people.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
He loved NASCAR racing, pro football, and the Cardinal baseball team.
He attended Sherman United Methodist Church and loved his Thursday morning coffee and donuts at the Cantrall Methodist Church.
He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
Graveside Service: 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at Camp Butler National Cemetery with the Rev. Craig Sweet officiating and where military honors will be conducted.
Memorial contributions made be made to: Sherman United Methodist Church.
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Ellen & Thomas Robinson
August 26, 2016
Peace be with you all in this hour of significant loss.
Margaret Forsyth
August 24, 2016
The church of Bissell United Methodist church sending heartfelt prayers for the family.
David Magee
August 24, 2016
Sorry to hear of your loss, I always enjoyed talking to Gary and spending time with your family. Our prayers are with you !
Phyllis Patterson-Anthony
August 23, 2016
You have my sympathy Dody and Jerry. I wish I could be there Thursday, however, schedule and miles will not permit. Gary's visits to Gene were very much appreciated. He will be missed.
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Bob and Mary Jo Morlee
August 23, 2016
Doris & Jerry:
Thinking of you at this difficult time. He was the greatest carpet layer over the years. He suffered great pain and is at peace.
Letisha "Dee Dee" Dunn
August 23, 2016
Gary will be missed. Dody and Jerry sorry for your loss he is up there with my dad joking about the Cards and Cubs. He will be your Angel
Jerry & Dawn Oltmanns
August 23, 2016
Dody & Jerry... Gary will be greatly missed by our church family at SUMC in Sherman. He's was always in great spirits even though we knew he was in pain for a long time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. He is in God's hands now.
August 23, 2016
Nancy and I send our deepest condolences to you Dody, Jerry and Janet for the loss of Gary. Our prayers are with you.
Dennis Welker
John Welker
August 23, 2016
My deepest condolences to you Dody, Jerry and Janet. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
David Spann
August 23, 2016
lots of miles between us over the years
TIM HAWLEY
August 23, 2016
SO SORRY TO HEAR HE WE'LL BE MISSED ALWAYS ENJOYED VISITING WITH HIM WHEN HE CAME IN AND TALKING ABOUN EARNHART IN THE PAST ALWAYS TEASING PAT ABOUT GORDON OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FROM ALL AT FRIENDLY CHEVROLET
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