William W. Patterson Sr.

William W. Patterson, Sr., age 82, died March 5, 2011 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born on August 29, 1928 in Fort Payne, Alabama to Erskin and Ruani Gilliam Patterson. Mr. Patterson was a (retired) Truck Driver for Global Van Lines. Beloved husband for 55 years of the late Loretta, deceased in 2010. They married in October of 1955. Dear father of Brenda Szemyak (Fred), Patsy Maly (Jon), Brian Patterson, Sandra Kaczmarek (the late Frank), Peggy Budzeak (Bob), Judy Patterson, Matthew Patterson (Michelle), William W., Jr., and the late Garry Patterson Also survived by 23 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren Brother of Erby Lee Patterson and the late Floyed Patterson Family will receive friends Friday, March 11, 2011, from 2-8 PM at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road, Troy, Michigan (between Maple and Big Beaver Roads) Funeral Service Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 10 AM at the funeral home, with The Rev. Jack L. Mannschreck officiating. Interment White Chapel Cemetery, in Troy, Michigan