As a child he would go down to the railroad tracks and picked up pieces of coal to give to needy families so they could heat their home.
Jack was a faithful member of Bethel Bible Fellowship in Portland for many years where he and his wife, Norma, taught Sunday School. From the age of 16 he had held several different local preacher licenses and was a fill in preacher until the last few years.
Jack started his career as an auto body repairman at the age of 11yrs old. He was the owner/operator of Skill Craft Auto Body. Often, he skillfully created several vehicles in to 1 vehicle and was always a “go to” for all of his many friends when they had auto body needs.
Jack’s interests included fishing, hunting, anything car related, and traveling. He had a love for all animals and a special love for dogs, llamas, and his birds.
Jack really loved to help anyone and was most known for his smiles. Everyone that knew Jack always referred to his constant smile.
He will be missed by many!
He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean (Kennedy) Patterson. Sister Alvena Patterson. Niece Roberta Jones. Nephew Paul Patterson and numerous other loving family members.
A funeral service will be on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Bateman Carroll Funeral Home located at 520 W. Powell Blvd. in Gresham, Oregon followed by a 1:00 p.m. committal service at Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial in Portland.
A Memorial service will be held February 13,2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Bible Fellowship located at 5309 SE 115th Ave. Portland, Oregon.
