

Patrick held multiple positions in the shipbuilding industry spanning twenty-seven years, most recently as a design engineer working at the Newport News Shipyard. He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed listening to music and traveling. He treasured time spent with his family, his greatest priority and joy.
Left to treasure his memory are his wife of ten years, Kyungae ‘Kay’ Wales’; two daughters, Hannah and Diane Yi; four siblings, Diane Wales and her husband, Bill Marshall; Mark Wales and his wife, Melinda; Valerie W. Smoot; and Veronica Nordan and her husband, Charles; and six nephews, Joshua and Jordan Wolfe; Michael and Matthew Wales; Nicholas Smoot; and Brandon Nordan.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 20 from 6-7:30 PM at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd, Williamsburg. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, June 21 at 2 PM, followed by a reception, both at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd, Ste. A102, Newport News, VA 23606. Online condolences may be expressed at www.nelsencares.com.
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