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Gerald Patterson Obituary

Gerald Patterson was born to Limmie and Bernice Patterson. He was a member of Israel CME Church. Gerald attended Pulaski Elementary School and Roosevelt High School in 1959. He enlisted in the United State Marine Corps. He worked as Crane man and Gauger; Police Officer; Maintenance Technician, Gary Neighborhood Services; Investigator, Calumet Township Trustee; and retired from D&R Site Services. Gerald was formerly married to Bertina Burnett; they had two daughters. Gerald was also formerly married to Lenetta Brewer. Proceeded in death by his oldest daughter, Darien Lynette Patterson, parents Limmie Sr. and Bernice, brothers Limmie Jr and James. Gerald departed this life on April 26, 2023, in Indianapolis with his daughter by his side. Surviving family members: daughter, Danielle Patterson; grandson, Toby G. Miles Robinson; sisters: Myrlin Delores Freeman and Marjorie Patterson; nephews and nieces: Michael (Mitzi) Patterson, Vernon (Karen) Patterson, Dexter Patterson, Karen Freeman-Wilson (Carmen); Diana Patterson-Sandlin; Lamar (Inell) Claypool; and Orlando (Trina) Waters and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 12 noon-8:00 p.m. with family hours 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at the Guy & Allen Chapel 2959 West 11th Avenue. Funeral Services Friday, May 12, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Israel CME Church 2301 Washington, Gary, Indiana 46407. Senior Pastor Octavius Wilson Officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park. Cards and expressions of Sympathy may be sent in care of Dannie Patterson 3160 West 20th Avenue Gary, Indiana 46404.

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Published by Post-Tribune from May 7 to May 10, 2023.

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Jeannie Greer

August 11, 2024

Fond memories of Gerald shall always remain in my heart.
May the family find comfort in the blessings of the Lord.

Vanessa Hampton

May 23, 2023

Danielle , I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your father,I know how close the two of you were.May God give you comfort at this time . Vanessa Hampton

Sharon Jackson

May 12, 2023

My deepest condolences to the Patterson family ...prayers going up! Love to you all!

Cordia Moore

May 12, 2023

Sincere condolences to the entire family. Find comfort in the love and precious memories shared

Diane& Billy Pratt

May 11, 2023

Gerald was a wonderful friend to my uncle Glen Gause. He kept in touch with our family after Glen passed and always inquired about his daughter. We will miss his phone calls, love and compassion.

Phillip and Diana Ward Rice

May 11, 2023

Our condolences and prayers for the family of Gerald Patterson. We will always treasure the time we spent with Gerald. Rest in peace.

Daisy Curtis and Dorothy Curtis

May 11, 2023

Danielle and Family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences in the transition of your Beloved Father, Gerald. May your fond memories bring you joy in the years to come.
Yours in Christ,

LEON S JACOBS

May 11, 2023

Gerald was a friend and will truly be missed on this side of life. I remember Gerald playing on the football field for dear old Roosevelt a outstanding player. I also joined him taking walks around the golf course track. Rest on my brother and continue walking up the Kings Highway.

Leon S Jacobs

Ruby Harris Foster

May 11, 2023

Condolences to the family. Gerald would call each day to satisfy his concerns, and would end by saying, "As long as you´re ok". I will call you again later my friend.

Ted Brown

May 11, 2023

My sincere condolences and prayers to Danielle and the Patterson family in the passing of Gerald Patterson,May he R.I.P.

Ted Brown

May 11, 2023

My sincere prayers and condolences to the Patterson family,in the passing of Gerald Patterson,may he RI.P.

Ina Harris

May 10, 2023

My condolence to the family of a dear friend who was a good and kind person. God bless his soul.

Judith Clark Harris

May 10, 2023

My heartfelt condolences to the Patterson Family. Gerald would truly be missed by many. He was a true friend kind hearted in every way. May he rest in the arms of Jesus.
Judith Clark Harris

Lewis Thornton

May 9, 2023

Deepest condolences to the Family. R.I.P.dear classmate

Robert Bullock (RD)

May 9, 2023

My condolences to the
Patterson family.
Gerald, Gerald, Gerald
A guy full of life.
Gerald will truly be missed by all who knew him.
Every morning at 6::00 a.m.
I would receive a call from my rode-dog, Gerald Patterson.
My ride-a-die.
This was one guy you never wanted to cross. Gerald could be a beast or a gentle giant.
We worked very hard, for years for this city and community. Gerald loved his family, friends, and Gary. He was a good and true friend. Like friends do, we agreed most of the time, and argued the rest of the time, or should I say debated. A good friend is like a four-leaf clover; hard to find and lucky to have. A Cooley High moment,
it is so had to say goodbye to yesterday
2 Timothy 4:7 - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith -
R.I.P. Gerald

Dori's Starks

May 9, 2023

Earth has no sorrow that Jesus can't heal. Deepest sympathy to the Patterson family. May he strengthen and keep you.

Lavonia McIntosh Liggins

May 9, 2023

My deepest condolences to the Patterson family.
May you have memories for comfort, friends for support,and faith to ease your sadness.

Mary K Pearson-McCoy

May 9, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Evelyn Ervin-Long

May 8, 2023

Our deepest condolences to the Patterson Family. God´s comfort be with during your grief. Long Family

From One Walker to Another

May 8, 2023

My condolences to the family
GP was one of a kind, funny, caring, and a loyal friend.
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
R.I.P. Gerald

Yana L. Gray-Mays & Family

May 8, 2023

Deepest Sympathy to the Family and Friends,
May the warm, beautiful memories of Gerald which we all loved wash over us at this time and stay with us forever. Look at this as a time to reflect upon the memories we shared and to celebrate the beautiful life of Gerald. May God give us strength and comfort.

JoAnn Stewart Gamble

May 8, 2023

Patterson, family it is with deep regret to know a great friend has passed . Gerald was always the gentleman who truly was a friend. Gerald always had time for a friend and was extremely kind .Too say he will be missed is more than a understatement. Rest well my Forever Friend. Jo Jo

Hosea Ezell

May 7, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Brenda Stewart

May 7, 2023

Keeping the family in my prayers.

Muriel Rondo Hanks

May 7, 2023

I will always carry precious memories of a special classmate and friend.

Muriel Rondo Hanks

Sadie Ethridge

May 7, 2023

May God Bless Gerald's family during this difficult time. He will give you strength.

Ray and Delores Turley

May 7, 2023

Gerald was my good friend and he will be truly missed.R.I.P.

Single Memorial Tree

Louise Culpepper Crozier

Planted Trees

Scott

May 7, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marvin Malone

May 7, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gwendolyn West

May 6, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Shirley Warrington

May 4, 2023

To the Patterson & Wilson families. May the Lord continue to bless & give you strength in your hour of need.

Willie Cook

May 4, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Gearldine Pye

May 4, 2023

To a very dear friend who I will truly miss and will always hold a special place in my heart

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