David R. Patterson, Sr., 70, of Saluda, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 8, 2009, at his home. A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was a son of the late Raleigh and Elizabeth Patterson. He worked with Cranston Print Works for thirty-six years, was of the Baptist faith, and enjoyed the outdoors. He was preceded in death by two sons, Quay and Ricky Patterson.
Survivors include his loving wife of forty-seven years, Judy Patterson; a son Chris Patterson; three daughters, Patricia Case and her husband Eddie, April Holsinger and her husband Steve, all of Hendersonville, Beth Perrigo and her husband Tom of Pawhuska, OK; two brothers, Raymond and Ed Patterson, both of Hendersonville; a sister, Ruby Heatherly of Saluda; ten grandchildren; a great granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday in the chapel of Forest Lawn Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 am prior to the service in the chapel. Memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Time: 11:00 am
Arthur Dalton posted on 8/10/09
I worked with this man 36 years. Had all respect and a great friendship for him. Very fine person! My sincere sympathy to his family. May God be with you. You are in my prayers.