James Patterson

Obituary of James W. Patterson

Jimmy Patterson passed away on October 22, 2009 at age 65. He retired from the United States Army as a Master Sergeant, serving with the 30th Troop Command. He was also a Master Gardener. The family will be receiving friends at Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon on Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 2-8 p.m. and on Sunday from noon until service. The chapel service, conducted by Brother Danny Sellars, is 2 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2009. Interment in Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: Sid Paris, Bobby Thompson, Richard Stout, Tony Hearn, Tommy Hearn, Fred Andrews, Randy Johnson, and Mackey Bentley. Honorary Pallbearers: Storm Sellars, Phil Hearn, Dennis Sanders, Russell Witt, Eugene Hayes, Billy Sellars, Randall Ligon, and the 30th Troop Command. Survivors include wife Brenda Patterson; mother: Dot Patterson; children: Jeff (Nici) Patterson, Kelley Patterson, Rod Taylor, and Rhonda (Brian) Edwards; mother-in-law: Margaret McDonald; 2 grandchildren: Chris (Caroline) Edwards and Casey Edwards; special friend/pet: Charlie; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by father James H. "Pat" Patterson. Sellars Funeral Home, 313 W. Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393. Obits 615.758.8818.