Patrick O'Brien

Patrick married the love of his life Helene Davis on July 1, 1983.

Patrick served in the Army for 22 years. During his service, he was stationed in Korea, Vietnam, and Germany. Patrick was awarded two Bronze Star Medals and Vietnam Service Medal. After his 22 years in Active Army, he continued to serve the Military as a Civilian Contractor training the Military.

During his free time Patrick enjoyed collecting coins, playing golf, fishing, hunting (where he still holds the record for the largest Turkey bagged on Fort Hood), was an avid gun collector and loved St. Patrick's Days. He was a member of the Am Exchange Club and Citizens on Patrol

Patrick is survived by wife; Helene, daughters; Ursula Payne, Debbie O'Brien, Jackie (Gary) Ossler and Trudie (Dennis) Fiddler; sons; Karl O'Brien and Andy (Nancy) O'Brien, grandchildren; Michael, David, Heather, Brittany, Kristina, Patrick, Timothy, Lance, Angela, Kristina, Krista, Matthew, Cody, Jared, and Dustin and 15 great grandchildren.

Patrick was preceded in death by; father Albert O'Brien, mother Vassie O'Brien, and son Kem Davis.

A visitation for Patrick will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 211 W Avenue B, Copperas Cove, Texas 76522. A graveside service will occur Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 State Highway 195, Killeen, Texas 76542. A burial will occur at Central Texas State Veteran's Cemetery, 11463 STATE HIGHWAY 195, KILLEEN, Texas 76542-4945.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerscopperascove.com for the O'Brien family.