Earl Patterson

Mr. Patterson was born in Brevard North Carolina on July 7, 1948, to the late Bert and Bertha Powell Patterson. He was a member of Pendleton Street Baptist Church. Mr. Patterson enjoyed working on cars, going on fishing and hunting trips, watching Nascar, collecting coins, reading and watching old westerns, and you could always find him snacking on some candy. He was truly a man with many talents. Mr. Patterson will be sorely missed.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Lorena Powell Patterson; four children: Sherry Patterson, Sheila Anderson Newton (Dan), Jackie B. Smith, and Shane Patterson (Jenna); nine grandchildren: Desiree Hickey, Dana Sayers, Ashley Cassell, Lindsey Anderson Adams, Brandon Smith (Ashley), Fischer Smith, Makayla Patterson, Mckenzie Patterson, and Alexis Cleveland; twelve great grandchildren: Teya Hickey, Dakota Sayers, Lailah Sayers, Kailey Sayers, Dawson Cassell, Kaydance Cassell, Jonah Cassell, Raven Adams, Oliver Adams, Carter Smith, Cassidy Smith, and Roman Patterson; two sisters: Helen Banks and Linda Black; one brother: Jimmy Patterson.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Patterson was preceded in death by two sisters: Mildred Cisson and Mollie Patterson; and one brother: Bert Patterson Jr.

Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:00 PM at Bible Baptist Church in Pickens on Wednesday December 18, 2024.

The family will receive friends prior to the service at church from 12:45- 1:45 PM.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.