Darren Warren Patterson

It is hard to put into words what we are feeling right now because we loved him beyond words. Even though he was taken from us way too soon, his devotion to us and the life lessons he taught us will stay with us for the rest of our lives. When we feel sad, we will just think of his smile, his wittiness and all of the happy times we had.

Anyone who knew Darren knows how hard he fought for 3 years in his battle against cancer. He faced every bad test result, every surgery and every treatment with strength, dignity and even humor. He never complained. His only sadness and worries were for us and for what he would miss. He made us proud!

He faithfully believed that God used him and his illness as an opportunity to open people's eyes to the grace and comfort that God will provide

Rest in peace Darren.

Darren is survived by his wife, Claire Louise Patterson of Apex; daughters, Morgan Louise Patterson, Adrienne Christine Patterson and Brooke Ashton Patterson; father, Doug Patterson and his wife Nancy of Wilmington, NC; father in law and mother in law, Anne Christine Atkinson and Peter Atkinson; brothers, Doug Patterson, and Dean Patterson and his wife Deanna; sister, Debbie Bidigare and her husband Chip; brother in law, Neil Atkinson; sister in law, Tracey Atkinson; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Darren is predeceased by his mother, LaDonna Bennett.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2013 at 10:00 am at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 100 W. Lochmere Dr, Cary, NC. Following services, the family will immediately receive friends until 11:00 pm. A private Burial will take place at a later time in Wake Memorial Park, Cary, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Navigate Cancer Foundation by visiting, www.navigatecancerfoundation.org/donate or Hospice of Wake County by visiting www.hospiceofwake.org/donate.