James Richard Patterson Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 20, 2024, at the age of 83, James Richard Patterson (Kalkaska, Michigan) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Richard Patterson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Patterson and Florence Patterson; and his brother James, Jr.. He is survived by: his wife Karen Patterson (Wright); his children, Jimmy, Steve (Connie), Jeff Patterson (Sue), Lori Peck (Marty) and Kerry Wilson (Miller); and his siblings, Pat Patterson (Edie) and Erlyne Wilson (Boyd).

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Kalkaska Church of Christ (1725 W Kalkaska Rd NW, Kalkaska, MI 49646). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Heartland Hospice of Traverse City in Jim's memory as an opportunity to bless more families with their love and support.