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Horace Eugene Patterson, Jr., 67, husband of Joetta Woods Patterson, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at his home on Courtney Drive in Nicholasville, Kentucky. He was born in Woodford County, Kentucky, on August 25, 1956, to the late Horace Eugene Patterson, Sr., and Rosie Jean Littrell Patterson. Survivors include his children, Jeff (Paulette) Patterson, Brian Miller, Christian McClaren, Carla Miller, and five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four siblings, Jeff Patterson, Stefan Patterson, Jennifer Patterson, and Anna Patterson. The family has chosen cremation, and no services are planned at this time. Betts & West Funeral Home is honored to serve Eugene and his family at their time of need. The online guestbook is at www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com.
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