Patterson, James A. age 84 of Kettering passed away Monday July 1, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his wife Erma and a brother Beryl Patterson. Survivors include his children, Linda (Mark) Farney, Dennis (Astrid) Patterson, Michael (Kim) Patterson; a sister Imogene Orr of Knoxville, TN.; 2 grandchildren Matthew Farney and Elizabeth (Mike) Maxson; 2 great grandchildren, Darcy and Isaac Maxson; 2 step grandchildren, Karey Slone and Geoffrey Breslin; 3 step great-grandchildren, Tyler Toner, Brooklyn Slone, and Aiden Slone; numerous nieces and nephews. He retired from Delco Moraine after 33 yrs of service. Funeral Service 10 am Friday July 5, 2013 at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-FAR HILLS CHAPEL 5471 Far Hills Ave at Rahn Rd. Pastor Don Payne officiating. Interment David’s Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 1 hr prior to service time Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Dayton 324 Wilmington Ave Dayton, Ohio 45420. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com