James E. Patterson of Ozark, Alabama

Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home

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Posted by: Fuqua-Bankston
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Date: Feb 12 2016 4:01 PM

James E. Patterson, of Ozark, passed away on February 11, 2016. He was 93.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Bethel Assembly of God with Rev. Scott Patterson officiating and Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home directing.

James was born on August 19, 1922 in Dale County to Berry and Marry Patterson. After graduating from the Dale County School, he went on to join the U.S. ARMY in 1940. He was stationed in Honolulu, HI at the time of the surprise attack on December 7, 1941. He went on to serve six years in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Mr. Patterson went on to retire in March of 1988 after 30 years as an Aircraft Mechanic at Fort Rucker.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lillian Bullard Patterson; and a sister, Anna Mell.

Mr. Patterson is survived by his daughter, Gloria Ann Frech; three sons, Edwin Wayne Patterson (Donna), James Randall Patterson (Debbie), and Richard Scott Patterson (Renea); nine grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

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