Calvin Douglas Patterson

Mr. Patterson was born in Dallas Texas January 9, 1936 to Calvin and Prince Ella Patterson. He passed away in his home June 29, 2019. Mr. Patterson was preceded in death by his wife {Melrose}, his parents, his son Shedric Patterson, and several brothers. Mr. Patterson was also survived by four sons: Franz {Colleen} Patterson of Atlanta, GA; Melvin {Debi} Patterson of Washington D.C.; Edwin Patterson of Austin; Gerald Patterson of Carrollton; and one daughter Erma {Arden} Patterson of Killeen; and seven grandchildren. He was also survived by 2 brothers: Rev. Joe Patterson of Dallas; Richard Patterson of California; and one sister Nell Maston of Dallas. Mr. Patterson retired from the army in 1974 after 20 years of service. He received several metals including the Bronzed star. Visitation will be at 9:00 am July 27, 2019 {Saturday} at Pershing Park Baptist Church in Killeen and funeral services will follow at 10:00 am. Rev Joe Patterson will officiate. Interment will follow in the Killeen Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Pershing Park Baptist Church Building Fund, 1200 Old FM 440 Killeen, TX 76542 Arrangements entrusted to Crawford-Bowers of Killeen