James Franklin “Jim” Patterson was born in Chattanooga, TN on February 21, 1957 and passed away on August 2, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Forrester Patterson and Barbara Eldridge Patterson. He is survived by his wife of 30 years with whom he shared many joyful conversations, Jenny Holt Patterson, and their daughter, Morgan Elizabeth Patterson; his sisters Diane (Ronnie) Campbell of Orlinda, TN, and Elaine (Don) Jackson of Knoxville, TN; and his brothers David (Michél) Patterson of Lake Wylie, SC, and Doug Patterson of Chattanooga, TN; along with many beloved nieces and nephews.
Visitors will be received at Debaun Funeral Home, 85 E Springhill Dr, Terre Haute, IN 47802 on Thursday, August 6, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, August 7.
Jim graduated from Red Bank High School in 1975 and received his forestry degree from Chattanooga State. He was a firefighter at Red Bank Fire Department for over 10 years. He was employed by Ferguson Enterprises in Chattanooga for 10 years, then worked for Industrial Supply in Terre Haute for 16 years. He most recently worked for Kimball Midwest.
Jim was an avid outdoorsman. “Sawbriar” never met a stranger. He loved to joke and laugh with the people he cared most about, who were many. He was so generous with his time, always lending a hand to family, friends, and neighbors, who all comprised one large extended family. Most of all, he doted on his daughter Morgan, and supported her in all of her endeavors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or to the Exotic Feline Rescue Center (EFRC) 2221 E. Ashboro Road, Center Point, IN 47840.