Eugene W. "Skipper" Patterson

Eugene W. "Skipper" Patterson obituary, Canonsburg, PA

Eugene W. "Skipper" Patterson

Eugene Patterson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd. on Feb. 12, 2026.
Eugene W. "Skipper" Patterson, 70, of Canonsburg, passed away in the Canonsburg Hospital.

He was born February 19, 1955, in Washington, a son of the late Armelda Patterson Norman.

Skipper was a 1973 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School where he was a standout basketball player.

He had been employed by General Electric in Bridgeville.

Eugene loved spending time with his family and enjoyed basketball and watching movies.

Surviving are three sisters, Terri Patterson of Canonsburg, Elaine Norman of Allen. TX and Kimberly Chandler of Washington; a brother, John C. Norman (Angie) of West Middletown; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a time and date to be determined.

Arrangements entrusted to the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, Owner/Supervisor, 27 Cherry Ave., Houston, PA 15342.

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