On Tuesday, November 20, 2001 of Pomfret, MD. Husband of Dr. Edith J. Patterson; father of Anne Tuggle, Keith, Ralph II and Robert Patterson. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Christopher, Sarah and Austin Tuggle; mother Myrtle W. Patterson; sister, Joan Troublefield, other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday, November 24, 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m., at Metropolitan United Methodist Church, Pomonkey, MD. Interment Thursday, December 6, 10 a.m., Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements by THORNTON FUNERAL HOME.
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Jasper Wilson
December 4, 2001
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of bereavement.
Thornton Funeral Home
November 21, 2001
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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