James Patterson Sr.

James "Pat" Patterson, 69, passed away Monday, June 10, 2014. He was a member of First Calvary Baptist Church and retired from Kraft Foods. James was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherry Wilkinson; parents, Archie and Dorothy Patterson; brothers, Ronnie and Lamar Patterson; sister-in-law, Joan Patterson. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Linda Patterson, of Tracy City; James "Brian" (Tabitha) Patterson Jr. and Cindy Patterson, both of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Kipp Wilkinson, Dylan Engle, Zachary Patterson, Kelsey Wilkinson, Courtney Patterson and Brittany Patterson; sisters, Wanda McIntire, of Las Vegas, Judith McDougal, of Whitwell, and Mary Griffey, of Hixson. Graveside service 1 p.m. CST today, June 11, at Chattanooga Memorial Park with Rev. Michael Shrum officiating. Share memories and photos at www.whitwellmemorialfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, 423-658-7777.