Don Patterson

Don Patterson, age 84, of the Batesville Community, went home to be with The Lord on Monday, August 1, 2016, following a sudden illness.
 
Mr. Patterson was born on October 10, 1931, in Painesville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Nellie and Harry Gruber. Mr. Patterson was a United States Navy Veteran having proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Weyerhaeuser Lumber Company with 26 years of loyal and dedicated service. Don was of the Christian faith.
 
Survivors include his loving and dedicated wife of 59 years, Katherine. He was a wonderful and supportive dad to his children: daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Lane Savage, Cornelia, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Janet Patterson, Asheville, NC and Rick and Peggy Patterson, Apopka, FL. He took great delight in his grandchildren: Mark, Kelly, Kristen, Beth, Matt, Austin, and Katie; and his great-grandchildren: Hannah, Bailey, Graham, Noelle, Levi, and Luke.
 
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, Georgia with Rev. Terry Rice officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Honor Section of Yonah Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the United States Navy.
 
The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until the funeral hour on Wednesday at the funeral home.
 
Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.
 
Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory, North Chapel, 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia. 706-778-1700