Billy J. Patterson, 79, of Greenville, went home to fish with Jesus on April 7, 2012. Funeral services will be on Friday, April 13, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home in Greenville. A graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Center Cemetery in Lampasas, Texas.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Billy was born to William and Gertrude Hooten Patterson in Lampasas, Texas. He proudly served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean Conflict aboard the USS Hansen After returning home, he mastered the trade of an elevator mechanic and retired from U. S. Elevator in the 1980’s. He then was committed to be a missionary for his Savior, but his ill health prevented him from that calling.
Billy loved to fish, hunt, tend to roses and coach his children in sports.
He is survived by his children, Cheryl Lindsey and husband Dewayne of Greenville, Ken Patterson and wife Lisa of Yucca Valley, CA, Mike Patterson of Cleburne and Steve Patterson of Forney; one sister Laverne. Left to cherish his memory are grandchildren, Margie, Chris, Meghan, Audrey, Shawn, Alison, Lori, Cody, Jordan, Hayden and Lexi; and five great-grandchildren, Michael, Joe, Raven, Sebastian and Landon.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister and five brothers.
