Thomas Merritt Patterson

Thomas Merritt Patterson passed away peacefully on September 14, 2015. He was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tom distinguished himself in the United States Air Force, serving for 24 years and achieving the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. He served multiple tours around the world including an extended stay in Eastern Europe. After retirement, he earned his real estate license and was the proprietor of North Loop Realtors. He was elected to and served as Chairman of the San Antonio Board of Realtors. After retiring from real estate, Tom still had much to give. He was an active volunteer at his beloved Alamo Heights United Methodist Church, and in the last year of his life, he began volunteering as a Blue Bird at San Antonio Methodist Hospital. He spoke excitedly about the friendships he made and the renewed sense of purpose he found there.

Tom is survived by his wife, Karen Palmer Patterson; sister, Sherry Elliot and her husband Gary; daughters, Kelly Patterson Degnan and Shirley Patterson-Nichols; son-in-law, Lee Nichols; grandchildren, Erica & Damien Kincaid, Danielle Degnan, Kori Degnan, Ashley Heier, and Anthony Arellano; great-grandchildren, Jackson, Aleah, Myah, Aiden, Chance, step-children, Lee and Anne Folkes, Jeff and Kim Folkes, Brett and Lola Folkes, Jennifer and Walter Knapp; and step-grandchildren, Stuart Folkes, Land Folkes, Ryan and Susie Folkes, Haley Folkes, Travis Folkes, and Jackson Knapp. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Scott Campbell and Dr. Alan Merin.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Alamo Heights United Methodist Church, Wounded Warriors, or the Blue Bird Auxiliary of Methodist Hospital.

Memorial Service will be at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church, 825 E. Basse Road and a reception to follow.