Ruford Patterson

Mr. Ruford Patterson, age 83, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013.

Ruford was a native of Lumpkin County, and a retired industrial dry wall installer.

He was the son of the late James Floyd and Maudie Mae Rider Patterson; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; brothers, Homer, Howard, and Ralph; sisters, Leona and Corene; and grandsons, Randall and Timothy.

Ruford is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffery and Ernestine, and Michael and Maggie; step-son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Lera; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Thomas, and Betty and Tim; and sisters, Cris, Sue, and Pat. 8 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and a number of other relatives also survive.

A private family memorial will be set at a later date at Hightower Baptist Church Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.banisterfuneralhome.net.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is in charge of the arrangements.