Harvey E. Patterson, Jr., age 83 of Pensacola, passed away on March 3, 2012. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and belonged to the VFW Post #706. Mr. Patterson owned his own business for over 40 years Patterson Auto Electric. Harvey is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Ann Patterson; one daughter, Joyce (Jim) Snow; three sons, Nelson Edward (Judy) Patterson, Charles A (Ellian) Patterson, Arthur Patterson; four sisters, Hazel Miller, Carol Ann Gump, Helen Stikovich, Dayle Forsey; nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; five step great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; good friend Marceila Patterson; favorite buddy, Max. Visitation will be on Monday, March 5, 2012 from 5:00 pm till 8:00 pm at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home with the funeral service on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 10:15 am at Barrancas National Cemetery.Arrangements under the direction of Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home, Pensacola, FL.