With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Patterson in Columbia, South Carolina, born in Camden, South Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on June 7, 2024 at the age of 80, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Lonnie Patterson and Alice Patterson; his brothers, Rev. Lonnie Patterson and Wallace Patterson; and his nephew Joshua Valentine.

He is survived by : his wife Dorothy Patterson; his children, Debra Wilson and Kimm Patterson (Charlotte); his grandchildren, Kayla Wilson, Diamond Wilson and Hannah Patterson; his great grandchild Remington Fortune; his siblings, Sallie Patterson, Shirley Mills (Joe), Henry Patterson of Camden, SC and Liz Anderson (Eddie) of Wedgefield, SC; and his in-laws, David Blair (Linda), Eva Valentine of Bethune, SC, Shirley Graham of Camden, SC, Sandra Wiley (David), Margie Perkins and Emanuel Blair of Bishopville, SC..

Viewing was held on Wednesday, June 12th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Collins Funeral Home (714 W Dekalb St, Camden, SC 29020). A funeral service was held on Thursday, June 13th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church (19 Ward Rd, Lugoff, SC 29078).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Collins Funeral Home