Everett ‘Brent’ Patterson, age 83, of Spearsville, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 in West Monroe, LA. He was born on September 17, 1939 to George Everett Patterson and Annie Risinger Patterson in Lockhart Louisiana.
Brent attended Louisiana Tech, Centenary College, and graduated from Liberty University in Waco, TX. A sports fan, Brent has visited every baseball stadium in the American and National League. He was a Board Member of the Kyle Chapman League coaching in both pony and colt league for many years. The City of Houston recognized Brent with a parade marking Brent Patterson Day for his volunteer work and coaching many young men including Dennis Quaid. Brent reconnected with Dennis when he appeared in El Dorado in 2017.
He worked 25 years in logistics for Nabisco in the Houston and Beaumont area. Retiring he started a second career in teaching with H&R Block in Houston. Brent was an active member of member of Antioch Church of Christ. Brent enjoyed Nabisco and family reunions. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving him are his cousins; Brenda Futch (Ike), Sally Hearn (Doc), Robert "Bobby" Patterson (Wanda), Gwenda Patterson Futch (Fred), Helen Wilson (Woody), Jan Huffman (Joe), and Judy Reynolds (Reggie).
Services will be held 2:00pm Tuesday at Antioch Church of Christ in Spearsville, Louisiana with Tommy Bennett and Rev. Danny Johnson officiating. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm one hour prior to the service, burial will be at Antioch Church of Christ Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors. Serving as pallbearers are Chad Wilson, Casey Wilson, Mark Lunsford, Nick Charles, Branson Teer and Randy Post. Honorary pallbearers are Woody Wilson, Pat Risinger, Leon Taylor, Billy Bennett and Bob Patterson.
Memorials may be made to Antioch Church of Christ Cemetery Fund or Berean Children's Home, 1180 Berea Trail SE, Bogue Chitto, Miss. 39629.
Condolences for the Patterson family may be shared at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
