Monday, April 13, 2020

Obituary - Dennis Lee Patterson

Dennis Lee Patterson, 69 of Adrian, Missouri, previously or Springfield, Oregon, passed away at his home in Adrian with his wife and daughters by his side. Cremation, with memorial services to be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Dennis Lee Patterson was born March 25, 1951 in Pasadena, California to Hobart and Barbara Rowden Patterson. He grew up in Alhambra, California and graduated from Alhambra High School in 1969. Following high school he proudly served with the US Naval Air during the Vietnam War.
Dennis worked for True Value Hardware as a forklift operator before retiring in 2011. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. A master craftsman in woodworking and a perfectionist in all he did. He took great pride in landscaping and making his home beautiful. Dennis attended the Heart of Life Church where he enjoyed cooking for and serving his church family.

Dennis was preceded in death his parents, Hobart and Barbara Patterson, and by his sister Patricia Perkins. He is survived by his wife Cathy Patterson, four daughters, Teresa Bowers and husband Brandon, Jennelle Mason and husband Phil, Cristina Cherry and husband Matthew, and Andrea Akins and husband Phill. He is also survived by his sister Shirley White, brothers, Johnny Patterson and Robert Patterson, 15 grandchildren, great-uncle Harold Lee, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family members, along with his beloved lap cat Tracie.



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