Raymond E. Patterson

Raymond E. Patterson, 79, of Van Buren, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his home. He was born April 11, 1940 in Uniontown to the late Raymond and Lou Patterson. He served in the U.S. Army, was retired from Planters, and was a member of First Assembly of God. He loved his wife, his daughters, his granddaughters, his sister-in-law, and many, many friends. He loved God, golf, and travelling. He was preceded in death by a brother, David Patterson.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Melba Patterson of the home; two daughters, Deanna Fears of Van Buren, and Donita Patterson of Bentonville; a sister, Sondra Tucker of Tulsa; and two granddaughters, Deidre and Danita Fears.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2019 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel. A private committal will be at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.

Pallbearers will be Eddy Mackey, Rodney Scott, Randy Scott, Mike Waganer, Garry Moore, and Lawrence Daniel. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Mackey, Mike Phelps, Ronnie Polk, David Barnes, Charles Mackey, Larry Tucker, his golfing buddies, and former employees of Planters.

The family will visit with friends from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.