Former slowpitch softball slugger and administrator Eddie Patterson died Thursday at the age of 73. Patterson was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church and had a long career in the electrical supply business, and he was well-known for his hitting exploits with St. Luke and Thurman-Bryant Electric teams. He was president of the United States Slowpitch Softball Association in the mid 1970s. A basketball and baseball star at City High School, where he graduated in 1960, he also enjoyed playing golf. Visitation is set for 2-5 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m.-noon Monday at Lane Funeral Home on Ashland Terrace. A graveside “celebration of life” is scheduled for 12:30-1 p.m. Monday at the Chattanooga Memorial Park in White Oak.
Soccer
* The Bryan College men’s soccer team rebounded from an overtime loss at Cumberland University on Tuseday with a 1-0 overtime victory Thursday night at home against Martin Methodist. Joel Glover scored from a pass by Charlie Clarke. That made the Lions 3-2 for the season. Martin Methodist is 4-2 and outshot Bryan 15-8, with a 6-3 advantage in shots on goal.