Willie Thomas Patterson

Willie Thomas Patterson, aka Willie Bobo, aka Big Will, aka Willie Bean, was born on June 7, 2000 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the first child to Marshelle Patterson. While his entrance into the world was challenging, he endured with strong will and determination. Doctors predicted that he would never walk based on the shape of his legs at birth, but despite his physical challenges, he showed them! He learned to walk, run, and dance. Willie loved to dance to his favorite show, Barney. Physicians also thought he would never speak a word, but he loved singing songs, laughing, and dancing with you over and over. He was a joy to be around. He also enjoyed being with his family going to the movies, shopping, and just being outside. Despite his physical challenges, he never held back from doing what he wanted. He also loved watching basketball, watching his cousin play volleyball, and playing Nintendo Wii. Bowling was his favorite game, which he also liked to watch on television. Willie will be truly missed by his family, but has been welcomed into his heavenly home to be with his Heavenly Father, alongside his mother, Marshelle Nicole Patterson; and his sister, Gabrielle Ann Nicole Patterson. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, Paw Paw & Nana, Joe and Darlene Patterson; Aunt, Tinesha (Abraham) Freeman; Alexandra and Lydia. A funeral service to honor Willie's life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, with visitation one hour prior. In a private family ceremony, he will be laid to rest at Highland Park Cemetery. Memorial donations in his honor may be directed to Myotonic Dystrophy at www.mytonic.org or to the Autism Society. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for Willie's family may be shared at www.McCombandSons.com.