Ricky J. Patterson

Ricky J. Patterson, age 61, of Lavonia, GA, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024. He was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Lee Patterson; father, Homer Patterson, Jr.; mother, Arvie Jane Tatum Brownlee; brothers, Stevie Patterson, and Timothy Patterson. Mr. Patterson is survived by his wife of 43 years, Anita Adams Patterson of Lavonia, GA; sisters, Theresa Lynn of Buford, GA, and Nancy (Jason) Pirkle of Buford, GA; sisters-in-law, Sherry Patterson of Buford, GA, Becky Patterson of Buford, GA, and Charline (Joe) Myles of Buford, GA; brother-in-law, Tommy Adams of Mississippi; brothers, Donald Patterson of Elberton, GA, Johnathan Brownlee of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Raymond Brownlee of Buford, GA; uncles, Jerry (JoAnne) Patterson of Buford, GA, and James (Rosemary) Patterson of Hiawassee, GA; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

 Mr. Patterson was born July 30, 1962 in Buford, GA. He was a 1981 graduate of Buford High School. He was owner of Patterson Construction Co. and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed going to Cherokee, NC. Ricky was a commercial and residential builder. He restored many Buford Historic Homes.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, Buford, GA, with Rev. Ted Williams officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 14, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, GA. In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to the Gwinnett Humane Society or to the North Gwinnett Co-Op program.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.