Jerry Homer Patterson

Jerry H. Patterson, 90, of Oakland City, passed away on April 30, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 19, 1922 in Terre Haute. He was raised at Chauncey Rose Orphanage and as an adult, volunteered many hours to maintaining the orphanage. Jerry was a graduate of Gerstmeyer High School. He married Delma Etheridge on August 22, 1942 and together they had five daughters. He proudly served in the Army Air Force during WWII in the European Theater. He was awarded three bronze stars for his service. Jerry enjoyed singing and was a member of the Banks of the Wabash Chorus until 2007. He was a member of VFW Post 972 and the American Legion. Jerry had a passion for genealogy and was a member of the Wabash Valley Genealogy Society. He enjoyed traveling.

Jerry is survived by his daughters, Jerri Harrison and her husband Stephen of Santa Barbara, CA, Linda Banks and her husband Bill of Atlanta, GA, Jan Pearson and her husband Gordon of Dallas, TX, Alicia Barbour and her husband John of Princeton, IN, and Denise Nichols and her husband John of Atlanta, GA; fourteen grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and one on the way; brothers Harold Patterson and Clyde Albert Patterson; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, long time companion, Edythe Ingle; his former wife, Delma, and several brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 4 from 4 – 8 p.m. at Roselawn Funeral Home. Services will be held on Saturday, May 5 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor David Rockhill officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park with military rites performed by VFW Post 972. Online condolences may be made at www.roselawnfuneralhome.net