Larry Patterson

Larry Wayne Patterson, 52, of Chapel Hill Texas, born March 9, 1958 to Jimmy Patterson and Willean Elliott, met God face to face on November 28, 2010 after a blessed life and valiant battle with cancer. He was married September 9, 1989 to Susan Schanen and blessed with the birth of son Elliott on August 14, 1997. Larry was preceded in death by his beloved Harley and parents Jimmy Patterson, Willean Elliott, Burl Elliott and Gilbert Schanen. Larry is survived by wife Susan and son Elliott Schanen Patterson. He is also survived by his family including the mothers of his heart Sherry Patterson and Nancy Schanen, sisters Carolyn Patterson, Angela Patterson (Eric Seagren), brother Damon Patterson and his “outlaws” Gil Schanen, Carolyn Schanen (Chris Farek) and Loretta Pressly (Melvin Pressly), and blessed by loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Larry loved working with all things wood, making crosses and recently became quite the gardener. He loved playing cards and dominoes with family and friends. Larry really disliked plumbing. Through his Christian action and sometimes words, Larry was a disciple to many he encountered at work, in the community and in the Journey to Damascus, Walk to Emmaus, Rachel’s Vineyard and Kairos Outside ministries. Larry had a servant’s heart and an ecumenical spirit. Most especially, Larry cherished being Elliott’s dad, helping with little league baseball, boy scouts, school carnivals and homework. Larry made time to parent honorably, guide spiritually, have a catch with his son, attend baseball, football and basketball games and was indeed Elliott’s biggest fan. And much to her delight and joy, Larry loved holding Susan’s hand, and she loved holding his. We will gather at Sharon Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, Texas to “Celebrate Larry’s Life” on Thursday December 2, 2010, at 11:00am. Pastor David Dixon will lead our celebration with friends and family sharing thoughts and song. Stewart Family Funeral Home in Tyler, TX is coordinating arrangements. If inclined, memorial gifts can be made to the Sharon Church Youth Fund, 12216 FM 3226, Arp TX 75750. “It is well with his soul.”

Larry Patterson

March 9, 1958 - November 28, 2010