William E. Patterson's Obituary
PATTERSON, William 86, of Miami and former resident of Coral Gables for 56 years, passed away on October 31, 2009. Born in Marietta, OH on August 19, 1923 to Rev. A.J. and Jessie Patterson. He attended Miami Shores Elementary, Miami Edison High School, graduated from the University of Miami in 1949 with a degree in electrical engineering, and served in the U.S. Navy. He worked at AEROCOM were he received three patents. Predeceased by his daughter Linda Ann Patterson; He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Jean Schroeder Patterson, niece Barbara Davenport of Blue Ridge, GA, god daughter Mary Bee Hughart and family and friends. A visitation will be held on Wednesday November 4, 2009 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Van Orsdel Funeral Home Coral Gables. Services will be held at Granada Presbyterian Church on Thursday November 5, 2009 at 11:00am followed by a repast for family and friends at the fellowship hall. A funeral procession will leave the church at 2:00pm for a 2:30pm graveside service at Graceland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made in his name to Granada Presbyterian Church 950 University Drive Coral Gables, Fl 33134.
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