John Patrick Obituary
PENDLETON- John K. Patrick, 74, of Pendleton, passed away November 22, 2025.
He was born on November 4, 1951, in Corydon, Indiana. He was a Pendleton resident for 37 years, having moved from Charlestown, Indiana.
John was a 1969 graduate of Charlestown High School and was an Air Force veteran.
He was a truck driver in the transportation industry from 1979 to 1983 before moving into office management from which he retired in 2019.
A motorhead since birth, John as an auto enthusiast was a member of the No Name Car Club and the Indianapolis Corvette Club.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Kathy O. (Davis) Patrick whom he married, April 19, 1980; daughters, Jackie (Greg) Adams and Veronica (Charles “Matt”) Shepherd; and grandchildren, Lilly, Carson and Delaney Adams and Owen, Jackson and Grayson Shepherd.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John Wendell and Lillie (Horton) Patrick, and sister, Phyllis Roberts.
A visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Bozell Funeral Homes and Crematory, Lahm Chapel, 211 E. State St., Pendleton, Indiana 46064.
A graveside service with military honors and burial will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Charlestown Cemetery, 596 Harrison St., Charlestown, Indiana 47111.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pendleton Community Library, Attn: Read 'n' Feed, 595 E. Water St., Pendleton, IN 46064.
Online condolences may be shared at www.bozellfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
211 East State Street, Pendleton, IN 46064
People and places connected with John
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for John Patrick
Make a Donation
in John Patrick's name
How to support John's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor John Patrick's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
