James Patrick

James Reginald "Reggie" Patrick was born on December 23, 1945 in Houston, Texas, at St. Joseph's Hospital to J.B. and Mary Patrick. He passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013 at his home in South Houston, Texas. He graduated from South Houston High School in 1965, and then went to trade school to become a pipefitter and also attended San Jacinto College. He was a member of Pipefitters Union Local #211. Later in his career he was an instructor for a pipefitting school. He loved the Lord and his family, and was raised, became a believer, and was baptized at First Baptist Church of South Houston around 1972. He was currently a member of First Baptist Church of Pasadena, and had also been a former member of other Baptist churches in the area. He had many talents and interests. He was an outdoorsman and sportsman, participating in hunting, fishing, camping, baseball, football, golf, track and field, water-skiing and surfing. He loved music and enjoyed singing solos and being in choirs and ensembles at school and church. He was also a talented artist and was very gifted at construction and mechanics. He could fix anything! He was a good student and loved studying his Bible. He was a good teacher, teaching his own children and others at home and church, important life skills and values, such as love, generosity, respect, perseverance, faith, and thankfulness. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.B and Mary Wagley Patrick, formerly of Kennard and Crockett; sister, Loretta Griffin and husband Woody; nephew Timothy Griffin; and sister-in-law Laurie Patrick. He is survived by daughters Amy Blackmon and husband Randy, of Missouri City, Texas; Trudy Otwell and husband Jim, of Sanford, Florida; son Jason Patrick and wife Paige, of Knoxville, Tennessee; brother, Randy Patrick; grandchildren Megan, Rachel and husband Brandon, Ben, Allee, Andy, and Gabby; and former spouse Janet; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 4, 2013 from 5PM to 8PM at Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 10AM at Grand View Funeral Home. Graveside Services will follow at Jim English Cemetery at 3PM in Crockett, TX.