Pat was born on October 30, 1970 in Monroe, Louisiana. He was raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, and graduated from Southwood High School in 1988. In his youth, Pat loved Hot Wheels racecars, making art and writing, volunteering in church, and playing tee ball and baseball. In high school, he was a member of Southwood’s baseball team. He carried a strong love for baseball and softball for the remainder of his life, playing with, coaching and inspiring many athletes along the way, including his daughters. Pat absolutely adored cheering his girls on at their games, sharing love for all kinds of sports and hobbies with each of them, and participating in long-distance running with them for years. He completed eight marathons and numerous half-marathons in his running career.
Pat was a Supervisor for United Parcel Services. He joined UPS at the age of 18, and continued his dedicated work with the company for 32 years. He was an extremely hard worker, and he took pride in being productive and contributing to successful operations. He spent a lot of his time instilling his strong work ethic, motivation and drive into his children.
Pat is survived and lovingly remembered by: his daughters; parents, Robert Defee and Donna Defee; grandmother, Joy Defee; uncles, Jon Defee, Charles Patton, and Robert Patton; aunt, Cathy Patton; nieces, Mallory and Ella Sterner, and many cousins and friends. He is reunited with his sister, Mary Defee Sterner, and his former father-in-law, Mel Phillips.
Pat’s life was fully dedicated, above all else, to his four daughters: Megan Nicole Defee, 23, Erin Lindsey Defee, 20, Ava Grayse Defee, 14, and Dylan Alexis Defee, 13. They were the center of his world, and he very openly regarded them as such. He loved his girls tremendously and unconditionally, and was extremely proud of them. Raising four daughters is not an easy task by any means, but Pat was an expert at it. Pat was actively involved in every sport, hobby, activity, and interest that the girls participated in. He was an encouraging, devoted, and dependable father.
Pat was known as a great and honorable man. He was remarkably intelligent, incredibly kind, protective of the people he loved, and a true leader. He extended open arms and love to everyone; Pat never met a stranger. He was a trustworthy, compassionate, loyal and honest friend and coach to a multitude of people. He was respectful, and he was highly respected. He will be dearly missed by the many lives he has touched forever.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Hill Crest Memorial Chapel, 601 Hwy 80, Haughton, Louisiana. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Hill Crest Memorial Chapel, 601 Hwy 80, Haughton, Louisiana.
Honorary pallbearers for the service are Robert Defee, Jon Defee, Charles Patton, Jeremy Defee, Roland McCown, Mike Washam, Scott Brightman, Lee Wooldridge, Laine Coleman, Trey Saulters, Michael Paul Murray, and Justin Henderson.
