He was born in Weatherford, Oklahoma, the son of the late Clifford Dewey and Bertha Patterson. Bob retired as a Naval Captain after 28 years and retired as an American Airlines Captain after 30 years. He enjoyed building and flying RC planes and golfing. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church for 51 years. Bob was a devoted husband, father and “Gamps.”
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Merle Boyd and Dot Katterich.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Zetia Patterson; four children, John (Terri) Patterson, Chris Robert (Ashlea) Patterson, Ann (Rick) Ritter, and Katie Patterson; six grandchildren, Zita, Claire, Jacob, Wylie, Allie, and Georgie; sister, Patsy Dunn; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and Funeral Mass beginning at 11:00 am with Father Stephen Klasek officiating.
Retired Military Honors and Interment to immediately follow at Calvary Cemetery, 1001 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, Tennessee 37210.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Rosary Academy, 190 Graylynn Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37214.