Blake Patterson

Blake Lloyd Patterson of Collinsville, and formerly of Jacksonville, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. He was born October 8, 2004, in Springfield, the son of Jim and Gigi Galloway Patterson. Blake is survived by his parents, Gigi and Mike Liljegren of Collinsville and Jim Patterson and Laura Crowder of Port Charlotte, Florida; siblings Hanna (Jake) Koenig of Caseyville, Lukas Liljegren at home in Collinsville, and Faith Liljegren of Irvine, California; maternal grandmother Marcia Ward of Mt. Sterling, paternal grandmother Phyllis Tank of Knoxville, Tennessee, aunt and uncle Eric and Tisha Galloway of Naples, Florida, and several cousins and extended family members. He is also survived by numerous friends and his furry friend Bandit. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Michael Galloway, and paternal grandfather James Patterson. Blake was a 2023 graduate of Routt Catholic High School and was currently attending Ranken Technical Institute pursuing an associate's degree in High Performance Automotive. He had plans to work on a racing pit crew and travel. Blake loved hanging out with friends, driving the backroads of Morgan County listening to music in his BMW Z3 and chasing sunsets. Most evenings he could be found gaming with his best friends. Blake enjoyed helping his friends and spending time with them. Born a natural risk taker, he kept his parents, babysitters and teachers on their toes trying to stay ahead of his shenanigans. He loved animals, playing games and building model Lego cars. He also enjoyed cooking, hiking, collecting knives, and working on his car. He also enjoyed riding his Jet Ski and E-foil surfboard. Blake was employed at Aries Winery in Grafton running the Alpine Coaster, and at Creekside Gardens in Collinsville. He was previously employed at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital and K's Creek. Into the Sunset: Honoring a Life Well Lived. Please join us in celebrating the life of Blake Lloyd Patterson. He brought light and color to the lives of so many. The Celebration will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the Knight of Columbus Hall in Jacksonville, where we will gather in fellowship to remember Blake with love and laughter. Guests are encouraged to wear shades of the sunset to reflect Blake's love for the beauty of a day's end. Light snacks will be served, along with Blake's favorite – Buffalo Wild Wings. Following the gathering, we invite you to a sunset tribute at Calvary Cemetery, where we will say farewell under the colors Blake cherished most. Together, we will celebrate a life that made the world brighter. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to one of the following in Blake's honor: Our Saviour School, Routt Catholic High School, or Donate Life Organization. The Williamson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Blake, please visit our Tree Store.