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James Patterson Obituary
James H. Patterson, 82, of Wilmington, passed on Friday, January 18, 2019, at Clinton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Wilmington on August 25, 1936, he was the son of the late Robert and Norma Forte Patterson.
Jim was a 1954 Simon Kenton graduate. He retired, after 35 years, from Cincinnati Milacron.
Jim loved to tell big stories and was active at the Clinton County Senior Center. He enjoyed clog dancing to and listening to bluegrass music.
Jim was a very faithful man. He was happiest watching his grandchildren in their various activities and was thrilled with the arrival of great-grandchildren.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn Rose Conard Patterson. The two were united in marriage on June 6, 1975.
Also left to cherish his memory are children, Diana Patterson Groves of Wilmington, Kathy (Chet) Gregory of Union, Ky., Jeff (Jennifer) Patterson of Sabina, Brocke (Brigid) Conard of Loveland, Jeff (Becky) Conard of Wilmington, Jon (Martha) Conard of Colorado, Hugh (Kim) Conard of Wadsworth, and Rhonda (Harland) Mikesell of Union. In addition, surviving grandchildren include Ashley (Lane) Kidd, Nathan Mitchell, Chris Patterson, Joel Groves, Shawn (Mallory) Patterson, Afton (Mike Mclees) Hiles, Lindsay Patterson, Caleb (Jessie) Gregory, Amber (Shane) Carter, Josh (Megan) Conard, Matt (Cassandra) Conard, Tyler (Sierra) Conard, Nick (Alesa) Lunsford, Mark Lunsford, Stacy Lunsford, Danny Conard, Billy Conard, Scott Conard, Katie Conard, Suzie (Eric) Stanton, Sarah, Lauren, and Bailey Conard, and Joe Conard, Shannon Kolakowski, Todd (Lauren) Mikesell, Scott (Karli) Mikesell and Courtney Mikesell; along with 25 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his siblings; and a great-granddaughter, Ravin Lane Kidd.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Clinton County Senior Center, 717 N. Nelson Ave., Wilmington, OH 35177.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 24 from 4-7 p.m. at Littleton Funeral Home, Sabina, where a funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at New Antioch Cemetery.
Please visit littletonfuneralhome.com to share stories and condolences with the Patterson family.
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Harold and Sue Wilson
January 29, 2019
Sorry we did not know about Jim until now.
Your neighbor..
January 28, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the Patterson family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day.
- Psalms 145:18,19
Bob Zurface
January 22, 2019
Sorry to hear about Jim.
Alex G
January 21, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May the loving God of all comfort and promised hope strengthen you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 (JW)
Debbie Blake
January 21, 2019
Jo Ann and family, sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We always enjoyed talking to him. Take care!
Loyce Rae Jordan
January 21, 2019
JoAnn and family, am so sorry to read of Jim's passing. May God richly bless you all.
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