A native of Athens, GA and son of Emory S and Ressie C Patat, JR worked 35 years for JP Stevens Dunean as a welder. JR was a member of City View Baptist Church, devoted husband, father and grandfather and avid golfer. He leaves behind cherished laughs, memories and dedicated family.
JR is preceded in death by his three sisters, Elizabeth, Mary and Polly and grandsons Sean and Robert. Surviving are his 4 sons, Todd (Shelly), Kelly (Kelli), Glenn (Donna) and Randy (Becky). He leaves behind six grandchildren, Grace, Emme, Josh, Jeremy, Brice and Blake; numerous great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. JR leaves several nieces and nephews as well.
The family will be holding a private funeral service at Woodlawn Memorial Park in JR's honor.