He was born on January 18, 1949 to Joe and Eleanor Willson. He was a provider, a husband, a dad, a grandpa and a great-grandpa. He was always honest and trustworthy. He felt that everyone should have a job. Work was very important to him and he helped many find jobs and would give odd jobs to those who needed work to support their families. He always kept extra cash on-hand to loan people money when they struggled to make it till pay day. He was always the first one to arrive at work, and he missed very few days (days his wife usually had to force him to take off when he was sick). He worked in the fastener business for about 40 years, working his way up to Vice-President General Manager at Erie Manufacturing until the company folded. His last 15 years of work were spent at South Texas Bolt/Lamons until he had to retire for medical reasons. Pat loved bowling and he did so until he no longer was physically able. He was a coin and baseball card collector. He loved to watch all sports, especially baseball. When the Astro's won the world series, it was the happiest we had seen him in several years.
Patrick is predeceased by his father, Joe F Willson; his mother, Eleanor E Willson; and his brother, James C Willson. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Christina Burmeister Willson; daughters, Robin Willson Rodgers and husband, Jerry; Bobbie Willson Duke and husband, Darral; and Kimberly Willson. Grandsons, Derek Mayton; Dwight Duke; and borrowed grandson, Rio Ebbers. Granddaughters, Faith Ebbers and Heather Rodgers. And, a great-grandson, Tanner Mayton. Nieces, Carey Willson; Jamie Tolleson and husband, Josh; Michon Combs and husband, Jessie. Nephews, Joe Willson and wife, Katherine; Greg Burmeister; and Fred Burmeister III. Cousins, who were more like siblings, Josh David; Charlie Felton; Rexanne Felton; Andrea Tifft; Joe Willson; John Willson and their families.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that donations be sent to the National Kidney Foundation.
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