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Darryl Patterson Obituary
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for Darryl Patterson
67 Entries
Regina Williams
June 11, 2025
Missing you like crazy
Tracie Jennings
November 3, 2013
I met cuda through a mutual friend, Demetrius (knott) Jenkins. And I tell you from the time I met him he would always make you laugh no matter what you are going through and how bad you think things are, you can make. And he would be there for you if you needed him.
In 2005, I moved to Atlanta, and I had talked to him about some health issues he was having with his throat. Needless to say, I found a malignant mass in my breast 6 months later. I tried to avoid it, but Cuda found out. And you know him, he was on me everyday, (and I mean long distance). He wouldn't let me rest until I got here to Moffit. Because of him, I recieved the treatment. With that being said, that lets you know the type of person he was.
Cuda you will be missed; however I know you are in a better place!
I Love And Miss You,
Tracie Jennings
William Conner
May 29, 2013
Lightning quick on the court and fierce on the court , loyal and hilarious off the court . It was a privilege to know you and witness your talent first hand as a teammate .my heart is heavy but through Christ love and mercy , our hearts will heal but you will not be forgotten r.i.p.
Beverly Mitchell-Ford
May 25, 2013
Our time is not God's time. He is an on time God. God saw fit to ultimately heal Cuda by opening the gates of Heaven for eternal life. Cuda, we known each other sine we were 12 years old and I still remember us in 10th grade World History you sitting right next to me making me smile and laugh. We graduated high school together and went to USF together as well. You always spoke to me no matter where you were or who you were with. My brother, Reggie, told me you always asked about me. I just always smiled! I will greatly miss you, friend, but God knows best, He took you home to Rest enternally in His arms. May God be with Cuda's family and friends. Thank you for being who you are and touching some many lives in a very positive way. Much Love and God Bless you.
Beverly Mitchell-Ford, Tampa Florida
Johnny Wilson
May 25, 2013
Darryl has brought many people together on and off the courts with his talents, laughter and most of all, his heart. Well done Brother! R.I.P
God Bless
Thomas Eubanks
May 24, 2013
To the family and friends of Darryl "Cuda", may the blessings of our Lord, comfort you in your time of need...May Darryl rest in peace
Jackie Cooper
May 23, 2013
R.I.P Cuda. You were "real" & loyal to those you loved, thank you for never changing, thats what I'll always remember about you. Thank you for accepting me for me & caring just the same. Much love & God bless
May 22, 2013
LOVED watching Cuda play basketball, so dynamic, so exciting. Loved knowing Cuda as well...so happy & full of life. So very, very sad for the trials and suffering experienced... RIP, my friend. Brenda (Sword) Tsai Meu Chong (Plano, TX)
Sherry Thomas Palmer
May 21, 2013
My Dearest USF Buddy,
Thank you for the laughter and your kindness. More important, thank you for being my friend. You will be missed.
LaRhonda Butler
May 21, 2013
Cuda "P", seems like it was just yesterday we were enjoying breakfast with the crew at Village Inn in Tampa. I'm going to truly miss your smile & sense of humor. May the Lord bless & keep your family during this time & provide them with peace & comfort.
Rest In Paradise my friend.
May 20, 2013
R.I.P Cuda, watched you at Robinson while I was at Plant, thenn FC when I was at HCC, then enjoyed being around you every day while I was at USF. You were always had a smile and brightened the lives of so many.
Bridget (Young) Hatten
May 20, 2013
Please accept my condolences, along with wishing the family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
R.I.P Cuda you will be missed
With deepest sympathy
Mary Young
May 20, 2013
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about “Darryl “Cuda” Patterson” death, we share comfort in knowing “Cuda” is no longer suffering. We pray the love of God enfolds the family during their journey through grief.
We send thoughts of comfort, peace, courage and blessings for the family
Florida College, '84
Della Schnabel Powell
May 20, 2013
I remember your contagious smile! You always had a smile for others.
Gary Moore
May 20, 2013
We played a lot of basketball around the city and at Florida College, you were awesome! R.I P.
S. Renee Jones
May 20, 2013
May the "Peace of God" comfort the family during this time. My prayers are with you.
Toni Blake
May 20, 2013
Cuda you gave us FCers wonderful memories of great basketball! Thank you for the excitement and opportunity to watch your talent. I also remember your exuberant personality and big smile. Sad to hear you suffered from an illness and trials in life.
Bridgett Carnegie
May 20, 2013
My condolences go out to the family during this difficult time, but remember that He makes no mistakes. May he rest in peace.
Deborah Williams
May 19, 2013
Well my friend I guess I will have to root for the Bucs this year by myself since my family are Bucs haters you are the only one that stood for them with me, you will truly be missed by me and my family. RIP
Mary Williams
May 19, 2013
Darryl you was my heart the first time I met you in 1986 I knew that you had a good heart, I will forever miss you and that joking way of yours it always made me smile you was the only one can disguise your voice to sound like L.P. my son you fooled me everytime.
Love you your Mom (Mary Williams)
Rest in the Arms of Jesus, I will see you again
Annie Hammond
May 19, 2013
It's so many good things I can say about Cuda, I'm just glad to have known him. Through out his years, he never changed, always the same..it's hard to find people like that. R.I.P.
Ernest Bussey
May 19, 2013
Your college roommate for two years at Florida College sends prayers to your family, you will truly be missed in the great city of Belle Glade, FL.
Sartura Shuman-Smith
May 19, 2013
My prayers go out to the family. May God grant you peace and consolation. Cuda could always make you smile and laugh! God rest his soul.
Lavette
May 19, 2013
May Cuda rest in peace! Cuda was a very special guy, a friend and must of all a great great outstanding basketball player,I will truly miss him. Cuda I will never forget when I pray with you, You really enjoyed that And to Regina I'm glad I got the opportunity to met you, You are such a very nice person, God is truly going to bless you for standing by Cuda all to the very end, What a trooper you are. And Charles Bradley my hat goes off to you because you were truly Cuda's friend, You also will be truly blessed. We don't have to worry about Cuda, because he is resting in Heavenly Father's Arms. Rest In Peace My Brother.
May 19, 2013
"Cuba was my roommate for two tears at Florida College and a family friend. Wayne Bussey and family will truly miss all the laughs and unique personality....."
Wayne Bussey, Belle Glade, Fl.
brenda lewis
May 18, 2013
a real good man has left us. he was a good friend. and a good basketball player. he will be missed. rip cuda
BOBBY HALL
May 18, 2013
Can't believe you gone man,but had a good time playing basketball at Madison with you,you will be missed not forgotten R.I P.
jacqueline garcua
May 18, 2013
one of the greatest basketball players out of Tampa Florida, one of Robinson's finest! may your r.i.p
Rigo Garcia
May 18, 2013
A humble legend is my best description. You will be missed, but your legend will always live.
May 18, 2013
One of the nicest people that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing...Rest In Peace.
Sonja
May 18, 2013
Cuda May you rest in peace I"m glad I got the chance to see you and prayed with you. Im also glad I got the chance to met Regina, she is such a nice person, May God Bless you Regina because you truly did your part,you truly stuck by him to the very end, and Charles Bradley you were truly a friend also You two were thick as thieves!May God Bless you as well.He will truly be missed. I'm sure he's rejoying with our heavenly Father.
Sonja Mcadoo
May 18, 2013
Heavenly Gates Have open for Darryl "Cuda" Patterson: Cudia you were such a good friend to Me Sonja Mcadoo and Valentine Henderson, you always in high spirits when we came to see you. We both will miss you dearly rest in peace and Now you can play all the Basketball for Our Heavenly Father. May you rest in peace.
May 18, 2013
A Soldier that is gone on to Glory! Cuda you will truly be miss by Sonja McAdoo and Valentine Henderson, everytime we came to see you, you were always in great sprits, So now the Lord has call you because he needed an outstanding basketball player to complete the Heavens Basketball Team. May you rest in Peace.
May 18, 2013
RIP MY BROTHER
Glenn Permuy
May 17, 2013
Rest in peace Cuda. We love and miss you. Seems like only yesterday when you were at the Boys Club playing football and basketball. Much Love!
Kayvette Burney
May 17, 2013
I will always cherish the moments that we all were able to have with you while God allowed you to be here with us. May you rest in peace and God bless. You will truly be missed by a lot of people. Absent from the body present with The Lord.
Tony Grier
May 17, 2013
Cuda was special on and off the court. So glad he got a chance to play with Charlie in college. RIP my friend...
Carolyn Napper
May 17, 2013
Cuda
My heart is so heavy now that I've heard of your passing. I am so sorry and so sad at the same time that we didn't stay in touch as often as we promised. You was my friend when I really needed one. The year we spent winter break together with Jacket Cooper and Ken Gunn was one of the best winter we had. Just high school friends hanging out and going to the movie. You thought me what true friendship was really about. You had always been forgiven and most honest about your feelings. I've always loved the friendship you and Chuck had. Charlie if you find time to read this, please know that Darryl really LOVED YOU.
Cuda I will forever miss you and if I never told you out loud...I Love You. You are still one of my best friends. Say hello to Ms. Willie Mae and Pops. Sorry you never got the chance to visit me here in Alaska.
Love you More,
Carolyn Napper
Anchorage Alaska
May 17, 2013
Always enjoyed the talks we had. Your presence will be deeply miss at the park.
Love,
Malcolm "Preach" Houston
May 17, 2013
R.I.P CUDA
Lillian Wilson
May 17, 2013
My heart is so heavy. You always had a big smile that could brighten up anyone's day. You are truly going to be missed. Thank you for being such an awesome godbrother to Colette and a positive role model to my Nephew. Love you big brother
sonja sims
May 17, 2013
REST IN PEACE CUDA YOU WILL BE MISSED.
Schayne Ryburn
May 17, 2013
Rest In Peace Cuda.
Mark Sconyers
May 17, 2013
I am deeply saddened by this news I played with Cuda at Riverview Park and cannot find the words to describe hurt right now. Cuda I will miss my friend, KNIGHT FOREVER!
Moses Sawney
May 17, 2013
RIP, Cuda
May 17, 2013
rip
ANGELA WILLIAMS
May 17, 2013
THE LOVE THAT GENERATED FROM THAT HEART OF YOURS WAS FELT BY MANY AND I WAS BLESSED ENOUGH TO HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY YOUR KINDNESS,GENEROSITY AND YOU COULD MAKE ONE LAUGH ON THEIR WORST DAYS AND I KNOW YOU HAVE HEAVEN LAUGHING UP A STORM! I LOVE YOU BROTHER N LAW
Kevin Johnson
May 17, 2013
RIP my friend. It goes back to the boys club, where you were one great receiver. Glad you are at peace now.
Lorenzo Spencer
May 17, 2013
Thank for the good times we shared together Cuda. You have been a friend for life from you to you return unto the Father. Ybor city boy club days and you basketball at Ponce de Leon Park.. smiles of joy and team work at Madison Jr High school rings...alway will never be forgotten by the Spencer family
May 17, 2013
R.I.P CUDA YOU WILL B MISS.I REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD N SCHOOL U WAS SO CRAZY BUT ALL AND ALL YOU ALWAYS WAS VERY RESPECTFUL TO ME AND I WILL ALWAYS LOVE U FOR THAT...UR SISTER AND FRIEND LOUISANNA WILLIAMS ..AKA BAYBAY
Lori
May 17, 2013
R.I.P
Floyd Jordan
May 17, 2013
R.I.P. Cuda, It was a pleasure growing up with you brother. You touch many hearts and you certainly be missed. God Rest You Soul
FLOYD YOUMANS
May 17, 2013
RIP CUDA
Bonnie Addis Fortier
May 17, 2013
I can remember watching him play Basketball at RHS and just being in awww of his ability he was an amazing player!! Now God has a special addition to add to his team in Heaven. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family!
Lesa
May 17, 2013
No matter what was going on, you could make someone laugh.. You will be missed.
Brenda Thomas- Williams
May 17, 2013
May your spirit rest in peace. Your smile will never be forgotten. Such a sweet person.
Brenda "Dee-Dee Capers
May 16, 2013
Cuda you were loved by many and will be sadly missed by many. May God give your family the peace and strength to go on. We love you, but God loves you best until we meet again. R. I. P Cuda
Alicia Williams Daniels
May 16, 2013
Darryl, you will truly be missed for your smile that you had for everyone- never meeting a stranger! When I see you again have a juicy frozen cup and I'll know it's you. RIP, Smiling for real
Lionel and Alicia Daniels
May 16, 2013
Darryl, you fought the good fight...now rest in the loving arms of the Heavenly Father.
Teresa Girdner-Simpson
May 16, 2013
R.I.P Cuda
Brenda Washington
May 16, 2013
Mr.Basketball Cuda P,you will be greatly missed ,you are loved by many.You are resting in the masters arms.God bless you Cuda.
May 16, 2013
My Prayers are with you Cuda....God has called you home and you are in a better place! Continue to keep smiling and we will see you again!
Leon Chandler
May 16, 2013
To the family of my homeboy Mr.Cuda you will be deeply missed wanting the family to know that I hold our memories in my heart. Praying for peace for your family You will be miss
gwen house
May 16, 2013
Iam going to miss you cuda rip you are sitting with the king love yea!!!
Cheryl Gaskins
May 16, 2013
Sorry for your loss
Candace Donaldson
May 16, 2013
RIP Cuda. My condolenses go out to Regina and her family. I am glad he is at peace and resting in a golden world now. Bless you all and his family. Candace Donaldson
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