EVELYN KIRK REID

EASLEY — Mrs. Evelyn Kirk Reid, 90, wife of the late Elmer Eddie Reid, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.

Born in Greenville County, a daughter of the late Frank Edgar Kirk and the late Pearl Estell Bridges Kirk, Mrs. Reid was a 1947 graduate of Parker High School, retired from Forest Acres Elementary School with 30 years of service and later retired from the Easley Progress. She was a 40-plus-year member of Rock Springs Baptist Church, where she belonged to the Willing Workers Sunday School Class.

Evelyn was a faithful wife, loving mother and grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Surviving are a son, Don Eddie Reid of Easley; three grandsons, Andrew Reid, Wesley Reid and Stephen Patterson; and two great-grandchildren, Everleigh and Eli.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Reid was predeceased by seven brothers and eight sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, only 50 people will be allowed in the chapel. You may live stream the service at 2 p.m. on Wednesday by visiting robinsonfuneralhomes.com.
Flowers will be accepted, and memorials may be made to the Building Fund of Rock Springs Baptist Church, 201 Rock Springs Road, Easley, SC 29642.

Visit robinsonfuneralhomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory-Downtown, Easley.

PEGGY MARGARETE SNYDER

EASLEY — Peggy Margarete Neidhardt Snyder, 73, widow of Robert “Bob” Eugene Snyder Sr. passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020.

Peggy was born in Germany and attended Cedar Rock Baptist Church. She retired as a CNA, where she touched many lives providing items for her patients that went above and beyond expectations. She loved gardening, sewing and spending time with her family, and was an overall kind-hearted and talented person.

Surviving, in addition to her husband of 57 years, are a son, Robert Eugene Snyder Jr. (Glenda) of Easley; daughter, Pam Carter of Easley; three grandchildren, Stephanie Bull (Jonathan), Matthew Carter and Rebecca Carter; and four great-grandchildren, Trinity, Isabella, Savannah and Sophia.
The family will host a celebration of life at Cedar Rock Baptist Church on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 2-4 p.m.

Visit robinsonfuneralhomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory-Downtown, Easley.

B.F. BYERS

EASLEY — B.F. Byers, 88, husband of the late Stella McAlister Byers, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at his home.

A native of Pickens County, Mr. Byers was born on March 5, 1932, a son of the late James and Evie Anderson Byers.

B.F. loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors in general. He especially loved to work in his garden every summer. B.F. was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his daughter, Elaine Byers of Pickens.

In addition to this wife and parents, Mr. Byers was predeceased by his siblings, Lila Faye Trotter, Arvie Lee Finley, Villa Mae Gillespie, Rayford Byers, Arlie Byers, Wilven Byers and Donald Byers.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Byers family.

WELTON LEE GANTT

LIBERTY — Welton Lee Gantt, 80, husband of Margaret Crowe Gantt, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at his home.

Mr. Gantt was born in Pickens County, a son of the late Cora Lee Crumpton Gantt and Avery Gantt.
He loved God, his children and his grandchildren dearly. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and girls’ softball. Mr. Gantt was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. He was retired from Michelin Tire in Sandy Springs and loved his dear dog, Ginger.

Survivors include his dear wife of 54 years; one daughter, Melissa McGaha (Joe) of Liberty; one son, Andy Gantt (Amy) of Liberty; grandchildren, Matthew “Matt” McGaha (Kelley), Andrew McGaha and Hannah Gantt; a sister, Wilma Fisher; and a brother, Wayne Gantt.

Mr. Gantt was predeceased by his parents, a sister, Evelyn Smith, and in-laws, Vester and Louise Crowe.

A funeral service was held on July 22 at the Mountain View Funeral Home chapel. Burial was held at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Flowers will be accepted, and memorials may be made to Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Children’s Ministry, 4147 Dacusville Highway, Easley SC 29640.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Gantt family.

MICHAEL JAMES DOWNEY SR.

EASLEY — Michael James Downey Sr., 59, husband of Priscilla Ann Downey, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Downey was the son of Virginia Webb Downey and the late O.F. Downey.

Survivors include his wife, Priscilla; children, Michael J. Downey Jr. (Rachel Peterson), Maria Shepherd (Jesse), Sid Hampton (Christy) and Dana Hampton; a niece, Amy Evans; three brothers and two sisters.

Michael was predeceased by his father.

The family hosted a memorial service on July 30 in the chapel at Mountain View Funeral Home.
Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Downey family.

JANICE NELL LESLIE TOWERS

PICKENS — Janice Nell Leslie Towers, 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at home.

A native of Pickens, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Nell Sanders Leslie. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, David Leslie, and her twin sister, Jane Childress.
Janice was a loving mother to Chandra and Fred, and a devoted grandmother to Harrison and Mary Brooks. She graduated from Pickens High School in 1951 and S.C. Baptist Hospital College for Nurses in 1958, where she made friendships that she cherished throughout her life. She worked as a registered nurse at Baptist Medical Center in Easley for many years until she retired in 1994. She spent her life caring for others and will be missed by those who love her.

She is survived by her daughter, Chandra Thrift and her husband David; her son, Fred Towers; and grandchildren, Harrison Thrift and Mary Brooks Thrift. She is also survived by her brother, Bert Leslie.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, plans for a memorial will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 123 Antrim Drive, Greenville, SC 29607 or act.alz.org.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Towers family.

RITA DIANNE ROGERS RAINES

PICKENS — Rita Dianne Rogers Raines, 61, wife of Archie Lee Raines, passed Sunday July 12, 2020, at her home.

Rita was born in Oconee County, a daughter of the late Carol Gant Ramey and Clayton James Ramey. She loved sewing, gardening, canning and animals.

Survivors include her husband of 20 years, one son, Kameron Rogers of Salem and one half-brother, Rodney Ramey (Celia) of Morganton, N.C.

Funeral services were held  Thursday, July 16, at Salem Seventh Day Adventist Church in Salem, with burial in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Raines was predeceased by her parents and one brother, Rickey Ramey.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Rogers Raines family.

 MARY ANN JOHNSON O’SHIELDS

GREENVILLE — Mary Ann Johnson O’Shields, 62, went to heaven to be with her husband, Charles O’Shields, on Monday, July 27, 2020, at her home.

Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Billy Stanton Johnson and Sara Frances Ellison Johnson and was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Mary was always excited to go bargain shopping with coupons. She had a sweet and giving personality and loved her family dearly. She was always taking care of the children in her family and cooking wonderful meals. Mary also loved animals and leaves behind her two furry dog companions, Hooter and Smokey.

Surviving are her six siblings, Shirley Smith, Linda Johnson, James Johnson, Harold Johnson and Nancy Nyman (Richard), all of Easley, and Betty Sue Moore of Greenville. She also has eight nieces and nephews, Hannah, Brandon, Michelle, Tim, Kylie, Eric, Alex and Steven; and two great-nephews, Weston and Little Michael.

Funeral services were held on Aug. 1 in the Dillard Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Wayne Garmon officiating. A committal service followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens, with Andrew Sherman speaking.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Greenville Humane Society.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting dillardfunerals.com.

DANNY RAY MEDLIN

PICKENS — Danny Ray Medlin of Pickens died on Thursday, July 30, 2020, after a brief illness.
Danny was born Sept. 20, 1954, in Walhalla and was the son of the late Pete and Myrtle Medlin.
Danny is survived by the love of his life, Elizabeth (Libby) Lewis Medlin of Pickens, and for many years he was her devoted and loving husband and caregiver.

In addition to his wife, Danny is survived by his brother, Steve Medlin; nephew, Jimmy and his wife Courtney; and his niece, Bonnie; as well as his aunt Doris and aunt Aileen.

Danny spent his adult life teaching electronics and “Project Lead The Way” at the Pickens County Career Center.

Danny and Libby enjoyed spending time at their home in Gatlinburg and Pickens. Danny was a friend to everyone and loved sharing his knowledge of all things electronics. His great pleasure was in helping others. In Gatlinburg, they were well known and loved by people throughout the town.
Danny’s love of the outdoors was evidenced by his enjoyment of bicycling, fishing and tennis. He was an avid photographer, especially during a full moon on a clear night.

Danny attended Grace Methodist Church and enjoyed helping with the annual Men’s BBQ and the annual Pancake Supper. He also attended Gatlinburg United Methodist Church.

During this COVID season, the family will have a private memorial service to honor Danny’s life. Libby is at the home of her sister, Sandra.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Medlin family.

EMMA GLADYS EADES RIDER

PICKENS — Emma Gladys Eades Rider, wife of the late Claude H. Rider, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020, in Pickens.

Mrs. Rider was born and raised in Oconee County, daughter of the late Rosa Owens Eades and Joe Eades.

She was a textile worker and homemaker.

Survivors includes three daughters, Rosa Marie Wykle (Keith) of Pickens, Shelia Gillespie of Easley and Brenda Hunsucker (Tony) of Pickens; two sons, William Rider (Lynn) of Pelzer and Terry Rider of Pelzer; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildern.

A funeral service was held on July 17, 2020 at the Mountain View Funeral Home chapel. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.

Mrs. Rider was predeceased by her husband, Claude H. Rider, whom she was married to for 42 years prior to his death; one granddaughter, Kimberly Scruggs Gosnell; three great-grandchildren, L.J. and John Gillespie and Jamie Hoshauer; and one great-great-granddaughter, Gracilyn Easterday Collins.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Rider family

BRENDA STANCIL

LIBERTY — Alice Brenda Teigue Stancil, 79, of Liberty, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Pendleton, she was the widow of Jack H. Stancil, whom she was married to for 55 years, and was a daughter of the late Walker and Mary Jane Bently Teigue.

She enjoyed watching westerns and making quilts, but most of all she loved spending time with her family. She retired from Alice Manufacturing and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are a son, Jack Stancil Jr. of Liberty; four daughters, Kathy Walter (Mark) of Liberty, Dianne Taylor of Central, Jackie Wilcox (Floyd) of Central and Joy Goza of Central; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a brother, Ernest Teigue of Pickens; two sons-in-law, Phillip Wilcox of Anderson and Michael Smith of Pendleton; and her dog, Hope.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three daughters, Faye Wilcox, Tammi Smith and Martha Stancil; and a sister, Linda Gail Posey.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Stancil were conducted on Aug. 1 in the Liberty Mortuary chapel. Burial was held at Westview Cemetery in Liberty. The livestream will be available by visiting her tribute wall at libertymortuary.com.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

BENNETT AUSTIN THOMPSON JR.

EASLEY — Bennett Austin Thompson Jr., 51, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Thompson was the son of the late Bennet Austin Thompson Sr. and Susan Elizabeth Connelly Thompson.

Survivors include his sisters, Diane Hendricks of Easley and Carol Bell of Chesnee; nephews, Robert Bell (Tara) and Randall Bell (Somer); niece, Alice Duncan (Anthony); great nephews, Daniel Welborn, Zachary Welborn and Lawson Bell; great-nieces, Kelsy Gilstrap, Kaydence Bell and Stevie Bell, and a great-great-niece, April Rose Welborn.

Ben was predeceased by his parents, grandparents, Clarence and Zelda Connelly and Marion and Louise Thompson; a sister, Susan Gilstrap; a nephew, Daryl Welborn; and a niece, Jennifer Welborn.

There will be a graveside memorial service held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Thompson family.

RAY EARL COLLINS

EASLEY — Ray Earl Collins, 70, husband of the late Linda Wilson Collins, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.

Survivors include his daughter, Diane Nicole Burrell (Jackie Lamar Dodgins); his son, Micheal Ray Collins (Renee); grandchildren, Misty Michelle Collins (Tracey) and Brittany Star; great-grandchildren, Leo and Hezekiah; and a brother, Junior Collins.

Ray was predeceased by his wife, his mother, stepmother, Mary Esther Collins; sisters, Teresa Cannon and Kay Price; and brothers, Luther Collins and Leroy Collins.

A graveside service was held on Aug. 3 at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Easley.
Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Collins family.

 

ANTHONY HAL MCCOLLUM

EASLEY — Mr. Anthony Hal McCollum, 62, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020, at his home.
Born in Greenville County, a son of the late Furman Matthew McCollum and the late Kathleen Wiggins McCollum, Mr. McCollum attended Pickens High School and was employed by Reliable Automatic Sprinkler. He was a member of Arial United Methodist Church.

Hal was a sweet, kind and humble man who loved the outdoors, hunting and music, and had a special place in his heart for children. He will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew him.

Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Brenda Robinson of the home; a brother, Phil McCollum (Robin) of Dacusville; a sister, Pamela Reynolds (Mike) of Greer; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. McCollum was predeceased by a brother, Tim McCollum; and his grandparents, Ada McCollum Greer, William Lee Wiggins and Lillie Kennemore Wiggins.
Graveside services were held on Aug. 3 at the Arial United Methodist Church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arial United Methodist Church, 829 Gentry Memorial Highway, Easley, SC 29640.

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DANIELLE FOWLER

LIBERTY — Danielle Hunter Fowler, 35, of Liberty, died Sunday, July 26, 2020, at her home.
Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of Dian Fowler.

She graduated from Liberty High School in 2003.

Surviving. in addition to her mother are a son, Malachi Fowler of the home; two brothers, Lee Hunter of Atlanta, and Woody Hunter of Atlanta; a sister, Rhea Hunter of Atlanta; and several uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews and numerous cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her honor to the charity of one’s choice.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, services are currently pending.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

BILLY MORGAN

PICKENS — Mr. Billy Morgan, 87, husband of the late Hazel Josephine Holcombe Morgan, passed away on July 29, 2020.

Born in Big Eastatoee Valley on Nov. 22, 1932, Billy loved the outdoors, where he loved to hunt and fish. Billy was baptized at The Great Revival in Eastatoee Valley.

Survivors include his children, Ronnie (Emily) Morgan of Pickens, Bobbie (Tim) Chapman of Pickens and Susie Morgan of the home; grandchildren; Mark (Wendy) Morgan, John (Crystal) Morgan and Chris (Stacey) Chapman; and great-grandchildren, Samantha, Sarah and Lucy Morgan and Ava and Ella Chapman.

Billy was predeceased by his wife; his parents, Marcus and Arie Stewart Morgan; brothers, Furman, Lyda, Robert and Dennis Morgan; and sisters, Annie and Lily.

A graveside service was held on Friday, July 31, at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens, officiated by Rev. Buckshot Avant.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Morgan family.

LARRY ROBERT HOLLIDAY

 

LIBERTY — Larry Robert Holliday, 76, of Liberty, died on Sunday, Aug. 2,e 2020, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown in Greenville.

Born in Six Mile, he was the husband of Elsie Mae Pilgrim Holliday and a son of the late Kathleen Mauldin Popham and Robert G. Holliday. He was retired from Mayfair Mills and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed reading and especially spending time with his family. He was a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, Scott Holliday (Kelly) of Liberty; two daughters, Sandy Kirby (Jimmy) of Easley and Sharon Mulkey (Michael) of Pickens; a brother, Mark Holliday (Mary) of Jefferson, Ga.; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Whitworth (Zack), Stephanie Smith (Joey), Ashley Edwards (Alex), Dalton Kirby, Jordan Kirby, Alexis Holliday and Samantha Holliday; one great-grandson, Wyatt Whitworth; and a great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Edwards, due in November.

Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Holliday will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, in the Liberty Mortuary chapel. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30-2 p.m. at the mortuary. Private entombment will follow at Liberty Memorial Gardens.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and CDC guidelines concerning social distancing, seating will be limited, and the family is requiring that all in attendance wear masks. The livestream of his service will be available for viewing on his tribute wall at 2 p.m. by visiting libertymortuary.com.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Camp Creek Baptist Church, 116 Camp Creek Road, Central, SC 29630.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

DAVID DANIEL HARDENBROOK SR.

SIX MILE — Mr. David Daniel Hardenbrook Sr., 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 1, 2020.

Mr. Hardenbrook was born in Arlington, Fla., and was the son of the late Issiah Hardenbrook and Essie Viola Grace Hardenbrook and husband to the late Dorothy Josephine Bailey Hardenbrook.

Mr. Hardenbrook served in the United States Army and loved the outdoors. He was a fisherman. He enjoyed his trips to Walmart. He was known by his family for working on cars. He kept a very clean car and cut his grass even when it did not need it. He loved his family and was known to be a quiet man.

Survivors include his three sons, David Hardenbrook Jr. (Susan) of Six Mile, Michael Hardenbrook (Lonna) of Six Mile and Brian Hardenbrook of Six Mile; two daughters, Patsy Cooper (Larry) of Easley and Cindy Stewart (Dale) of Liberty; a brother, Jerry Hardenbrook of Westminster; and many loving grandchildren, Wayne, Tonya, Adam, Kenneth, Chris, Jamie, Heather, Cory, Josh, Justin, Skyler, Jacob, David, Kelly, Ryan, Daniel, Matt, Isaac, Hannah, Tyler and Trent. Mr. Hardenbrook also leaves behind many precious and loving great-grandchildren and a number of great-great-grandchildren.

Mr. Hardenbrook was predeceased by a daughter, Kimberly Rollins; brothers, Bobby Hardenbrook and Donnie Hardenbrook; and sisters, Lucille Laden and Betty Coley.

A visitation will be held at Dillard Funeral Home on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 9:30-10:45 a.m., with a chapel service being held at 11 a.m. Burial will occur following the chapel service at Westview Cemetery in Liberty. His brother, Jerry Hardenbrook, will be officiating along with Wade Dixon.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Hardenbrook family.

Family is accepting to flowers. The family would like to take this time to thank the caregivers at Interim Healthcare of Greenville for their special care of their father. They want to especially thank nurse Daphne for her care and to daughter Patsy Cooper.

Online condolences may be sent to dillardfunerals.com.

REV. CLINT BLACKWELL

EASLEY — Rev. Clint Blackwell, 82, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 30, 2020 after battling renal failure for nearly 14 years.

Born in Newport, Tenn., on July 5, 1938, Rev. Blackwell was the son of the late Jesse James and Ota Blackwell.

A U.S. Army veteran, Rev. Blackwell served as pastor at Gap Creek Baptist Church in River Falls; Milford Baptist Church in Greer; Unity Baptist Church in Woodruff; and Shady Grove Baptist Church in Greenville, during his career in the ministry, which spanned more than 40 years.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Hall Blackwell, to whom he was married for 56 years. Also surviving are his two sons, John (Amy) Blackwell of Greenville and Shane (Tallie) Blackwell of Easley; his daughter, Rae Blackwell of Dacusville; two granddaughters, Alex and Jami Blackwell of Easley; and three grand-dogs, Scarlett, Bailey and Molly of the home. Other surviving family members include a brother, Harold (Darlene) Blackwell of Dacusville; two sisters, Doris Compton of Travelers Rest and Brenda (Luther) Young of Travelers Rest; and a brother-in-law, Roger Clontz of Travelers Rest.

He was predeceased by six brothers and one sister.

“Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you.” — John 16:22

JAY HAROLD PATTERSON

PICKENS — Jay Harold Patterson, 80, husband of the late Karen Painter Patterson, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.

A native of Pickens County, Mr. Patterson was born Aug. 23, 1939, a son of the late Nina Salina Galloway Patterson and Roland Patterson.

Harold loved his family and had a passion for farming. He loved the old ways, and his joy was passing these traditions on to his children and grandchildren. He was even able to enjoy many days in his garden with his great-grandchildren.

When he was not gardening, making sausage or processing deer, he loved to eat breakfast at Hardee’s and talk with friends. He was also an avid Clemson fan.

Harold spent his last few years up until his last days reminiscing of his childhood growing up in Pickens. He spoke often of travel with a mule or horse and wagon, with only an occasional car passing by. He talked of his many trips to the corn mills around Holly Springs, coon hunting with an oil lantern and long, hot days plowing in the garden, wishing for thunder so the mule would break free and run to the barn.

He longed for the times when neighbors truly took care of one another. He often said that back then, when one neighbor had a problem, we all had a problem. Now the old homeplace is gone and many things have changed, but we will always cherish the memories and hold close the traditions of this keeper of the old ways. We look forward to meeting again at that homeplace in the sky, where the green green grass of home will never fade. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
We would like to thank family, friends and neighbors for all their help and kindness; especially his sister, Carol, who cared for him in her home his last six months of life.

We extend a special thank you to Homestead hospice for the incredible care given and compassion shown to Harold and our family during his time of illness. Our hearts are filled with gratitude when we think of all the love and encouragement we have received from so many during these difficult times.

Survivors include his daughter, Donna Patterson (Randy) Bane; son, Daniel Scott (Desiree) Patterson; grandchildren, David (Lydia) Bane, Rebecca (Matthew) Morgan, Bridger Bane, Colter “Sweet Pea” Bane, Tori Wyatt, Dixie (Cory) Arnold, Madelyn (Josh) Juniel and Mason Patterson; great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Boone, Tucker, and Silas Morgan, Rob, Chloe Ben and Annalise Bane, C.J., Grayson, Kloe, Willie and Lilligene Watt and Stevie Arnold.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Patterson was predeceased by his brother, Lee Roy (Jane) Patterson; sister, Gayle Patterson Bennett, and great-granddaughter, Gloria Hope Bane.
Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Holly Springs Baptist Church cemetery.

Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Patterson family.