John Merville Patterson Obituary
We are sad to announce that on April 29, 2022, at the age of 85, John Merville Patterson (Opelika, Alabama) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Pauline Weitz Patterson; his children, Carolyn Yvonne Patterson and Alan Scott Hill; his sister Martha Patterson Longfellow; and his niece Kathy Longfellow Byers.
He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Gamble Patterson; his children, Dale Patterson, Paul Patterson (Lisa) and Elizabeth Hill Slay (Mark); his grandchildren, Joe Patterson, Christine Patterson Theil, Rachel Slay Brown (George), Emily Slay Walters (Clayton), Erin Slay-Wilson (Andrew) and Jack Slay (Katherine); his great grandchildren, Yvonee, Elisha Theil, Chip, Huey and Bo Brown; his brothers, Paul Patterson (Mary) and Gordon Patterson (Alice); his nephews, Paul Longfellow (Cheryl) and John Longfellow; and his niece Lisa Longfellow Tucker. He is also survived by friends and family.
In lieu of flowers, please make any desired gift to Trinity United Methodist Church, Christian Care Ministries or the charity of your choice.
