Herman A Patterson Jr.

Born on November 28, 1946, in Cullman, Alabama, Buster was preceded in death by his parents, Herman A. Patterson Sr. and Bonnie Bell Denson Patterson and his stepdaughter Sheila Lynn Horsley, along with his sisters, Wanda Gail Patterson and Brenda Patterson Tankersley.

Survivors include his wife Shirley, one Daughter, Renae (Nathan) Lovvorn; two grandsons, Caleb Lovvorn and Jacob Lovvorn; one brother, Terry Patterson; One sister, Rita (Donnie) Kelly; many nieces and nephews, Heather Mahler, Julia Burnum, Christine Patterson, Melissa Patterson, Megan Hays and Jill Moore; Keith Tankersley, Jason Tankersley and Dirk Phillips.

Buster served his country in the United States Marine Corps and later dedicated his life to serving his community as a firefighter. He had retired with 33 years of service to Center Point Fire Department and 16 years of service to Hoover Fire Department, stamping his legacy into the generations to follow.

He was a straightforward man who cared deeply and unconditionally for his family and loved ones, never missing an opportunity to put others in front of himself.

Funeral services for Herman A Patterson will begin at 10 a.m. on July 9, 2025, at Crosspoint Church in Argo with a visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Graveside to follow at Tabernacle Cemetery located in Locust Fork.

A special thanks goes to Battalion Chief Chris Horn and Deputy Chief Al Tinney with Center Point Fire Department, along with Ridout’s Trussville Chapel who are in charge of arrangements.