Robert “Curtis” Patterson, 80, of Charleston went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Estel Patterson, daughter, Terrie Elaine and sister, Phyllis Murphy.
He retired from Union Carbide, Institute, where he worked as a lab supervisor. He served in Korea as a lieutenant with the US Army. He was a bible teacher for many years and served as a deacon for 22 years at Kanawha Baptist Temple.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Barbara; son, Pastor Curtis “Eddie” Patterson and his wife, Sharon; brother, Clinton (Joan) Patterson; grandsons, Nathanael (Crystal) Patterson; Jonathan and Jason Patterson; great-grandaughter, Karis, and many nieces and nephews.
Service with military rites conducted by American Legion Post 61 will be 1:00pm on Tuesday, April 23rd, at the Kanawha Baptist Temple, #1 Baptist Mountain, Charleston, WV 25311, with his son Pastor Curtis “Eddie” Patterson officiating along with Pastor Bill Bartlett. Burial will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.
Family and friends will gather on Monday evening at the church from 7:00 – 9:00pm.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Kanawha Baptist Temple at the above address.