Bob was born in Athens to the late Coile and Frances Patton Patterson and was a life-long resident of Madison County. He graduated from Madison County High School in 1973, was a member of Hull Baptist Church and enjoyed playing sports in his younger life. He retired from DuPont after 28 years of service, where he worked in the maintenance department. After retiring, Bob worked in construction and woodworking. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors. Bob was a devoted family man and very much enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and extended family.
Bob is survived by his wife, Rose A. Patterson of Hull; children, Christy Patterson Cook and her husband, Jason of Jefferson; Misty Patterson Stewart and her husband, Adam of Colbert; and Tony Patterson of Hull; brother, Tim Patterson and his wife, Norma of Hull; grandchildren, Alex Dominguez of Hull; Malachi Cook of Jefferson; and Daniel Stewart of Colbert, several nieces and nephews.
A gathering of family and friends will be held 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, March 3, in Bernstein Funeral Home.
A graveside funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, March 4, in Colbert City Cemetery with Reverend Clay Huff officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Compassus Hospice, 2470 Daniels Bridge Rd, Building 100, Suite 171, Athens, GA 30606.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
