Dennis Patrick

Services for Dennis Patrick, 50, of Ben Wheeler, will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 10:00 AM at Grace Community Church with Pastor Todd Hinkie and Pastor Paul Henry officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 PM in Roselawn Cemetery in Seagoville under direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. A second memorial service for students, faculty, and friends will be held at 5:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Whitehouse. Dennis passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2008 after a courageous battle with an unexpected illness with his family at his bedside. He was born on June 4, 1957 in Seattle, Washington to the late Wilbert J. and Frances J. Patrick. His family moved to Texas in 1966. Dennis attended Mesquite High School and played football on the 1974 state playoff team. He graduated from Mesquite High School in 1976. He had a great love for children and sports. Dennis coached for many years and officiated football and baseball for over 20 years. In 1990, he decided to pursue that love and made a career change. He attended Eastfield College and obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in 1995 from East Texas State University (now Texas A&M at Commerce). Dennis taught and coached in schools in Mesquite, Ferris, Garland, Van, Chapel Hill, and most recently Whitehouse, where he served as Whitehouse Junior High School Athletic Coordinator. Dennis has had an immeasurable impact on thousands of students and colleagues. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Ellen; his daughter and son-in-law, Kristy and Brodie Parker of Kyle, Texas; son, Joseph (Joe) Patrick of Ben Wheeler; granddaughters Shianne Patrick and baby girl Parker due March 9, 2008; brothers, Ron Patrick, Wayne Patrick, and Randy Patrick; sister Debbie Jimison; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, colleagues, and students. Pallbearers will be Matthew Patrick, Brandon Patrick, Justin Patrick, John Bowers, Jim Tucker, James Massey, James Allen, Gary Davenport, and Jeremy Still. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Whitehouse Athletics. The Patrick family would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support, prayers, and love from Whitehouse I.S.D., Ramey & Flock, Grace Community Church, First Baptist Church in Whitehouse, family, friends, colleagues, and students. We love you all. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, January 30, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, Tyler, Texas 75703. Memorials in honor of Dennis Patrick may be made to the Dennis Patrick Memorial Fund, 3215 Old Jacksonville Highway, Tyler, Texas 75701. For more information or to express condolences, visit www.stewartfamilyfuneral.com.

Dennis Patrick

June 4, 1957 - January 27, 2008