Born Dec. 28, 1955, in Sikeston, to Ruth Hardin Clark of New Madrid and the late Arnold Patterson, he was a member of the New Madrid Eagles Aerie 420 and attended the New Life Assembly Church in New Madrid.
In addition to his mother, survivors include: one daughter, Amelia Patterson of New Madrid; one sister, Brenda Montgomery of New Madrid; and one brother, Terrell Patterson of Charleston.
Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at Richards Funeral Home Inc., where services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday. The Rev. Scott Sutton will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Mounds Cemetery.
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