J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Patterson, Jr. Samuel T.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Samuel Thorne Patterson, Jr., 71, of Petersburg, Virginia, died at his home on Wednesday, February 20, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances Vick Patterson and Samuel Thorne Patterson, and a brother George Vick Patterson. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Katherine Overton Patterson and one sister and brother-in-law, Ellen Daniel and Ronald R. Belton of Richmond. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Mr. Patterson graduated from Danville High School in 1955, Emory and Henry College in 1959, and Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1964. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960-1962. He was an Insurance Adjuster for State Farm Insurance Company in Staunton. In 1968, he entered Law Practice in Petersburg. During his practice he was appointed Substitute Judge in the General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court within the Eleventh Judicial District and Special Justice of the Eleventh Judicial District. Mr. Patterson was a member of Christ and Grace Episcopal Church. He served on the Vestry and was a regular participant in Sunday School and the 7:00 am Bible study. A celebration of his life will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Christ and Grace Episcopal Church. The Reverend David H. Teschner will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Christ and Grace Episcopal Church Youth, 1545 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, VA 23805. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Dear Katherine, Fred and I are out of town and heard through email that Sam had passed away. Please accept our deepest sympathy during this most sorrowful time in your life. My Dad, Frank Dyer,thought Sam was the greatest guy. Sam showed great compassion for his fellow man. He was a very thoughtful and kind person, who never hesitated to express these feelngs openly. May God comfort you and give you strength to go forth.
Love, Margaret Ann and Fred Bergen

Posted by: Margaret Ann and Fred at March 7, 2008 03:29 PM

Dear Mrs. Patterson, Carl and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Carl enjoyed knowing Sam over the years and we know he will be missed.

Sincerely, Carl and Ruth Keller

Posted by: Carl and Ruth Keller at February 22, 2008 05:28 PM

Dear Mrs.Patterson,I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr.Patterson,he used to be a customer of mine at Dixie Restaurant.I always enjoyed waiting on him.He was very nice and easy to talk to.I know you will miss him very much.Everyone I knew always had nice things to say about him he will be missed by many people.
May God bless and comfort you.
Sincerly,
Millie Hayward

Posted by: Millie Hayward at February 21, 2008 06:09 PM

Dear Mrs. Patterson,

I wanted to write personally and say how sorry both Michelle and I are to hear of Mr. Patterson's passing.

I have fond memories visiting you and Mr. Patterson's home as a child and running up and down your the hill in your front yard. I also recall the times you would come and visit us in Florida. I especially liked visiting both of you when Beatle the cat came to live with you when we would come to visit in Petersburg.

Now that Mr. Patterson has gone home to be with the Lord, may he bring comfort to you during this time.

God bless!

Paul Ayres

Posted by: Paul Ayres at February 21, 2008 03:52 PM