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Frederick Patterson Obituary

Frederick Dewey Patterson, Jr.

Frederick Dewey Patterson, Jr., age 92, of Amherst, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at Whitten Monelison Chapel. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will follow at 2 p.m., with Pastor David Turner officiating. Masonic Rites and honors by The American Legion Post 16 will be included as part of the service. To leave online condolences for the family please visit www.whittenmonelison.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Amherst New Era-Progress on Aug. 14, 2025.

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1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Whitten Monelison Chapel

3966 South Amherst Highway, Madison Heights, VA 24572

Aug

19

Memorial service

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Whitten Monelison Chapel

3966 South Amherst Highway, Madison Heights, VA 24572

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