Jesse Ray "J.R." Patterson
December 26, 1945 ~ March 20, 2011
Jesse Ray "J.R." Patterson, age 65, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011. A native of Nash County, he was born December 26, 1945, son of the late Robert Pat Patterson and Berta Hawkins Patterson. He was also preceded by his wife, Emily Jo Edwards Patterson.
J.R. worked with Seaboard Coastline for many years. He enjoyed Ford cars and trucks but his greatest joy was spending time with his loving grandchildren. A generous man, J.R. enjoyed helping others in times of need.
He leaves behind two daughters, Renee Griffin and husband Randy and Tammie Jordan and husband John, both of Nashville; four grandchildren, Miranda Griffin, Elana Griffin, Taylor Jordan and Grace Jordan; one brother, Robert Wayne Patterson; 3 step-brothers, Marvin Patterson, Mick Patterson, and Eugene "Bo" Patterson; and one step-sister, Betty Pugh.
The family will receive friends and relatives 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember J.R. will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mark Pridgen and Pastor Burt Woodburn officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville NC 27834.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 3/22, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 3/23, 2:00 pm
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Kim, Tammie and Renee…. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
I have been keeping up with your Dad thru Janice. SO very sorry to hear about his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Love ya! Trish Bunn
Rene and Tammie I am so sorry about J.R. I love all of you very dearly you are like family to me. He has always loved his family dearly and his grandchildren brought new life into him. He will be missed so much but he is now in Gods hands and all we can do is pray for one another. I will always be here for both of you and I will be praying for you.I love you both. Pam O’Berry Bell
Renee and Family – I am sorry for your loss. I’m sure your dad was very proud of you and your love for your family. I pray for your healing and comfort during this time.
Renee and Family, I am praying for your sweet family and hold you all very close to my heart during this time of sorrow. Prayers that God will comfort you. I know this is a difficult time.
Renee, Tammie and Wayne, I met J.R. only a few times but will remember his fighting spirit and his love for you, his family. My prayers are with all of you for comfort and peace that you will be reunited in the Lord.
We all mourn the loss of a loved one and should rejoice in the knowledge that they are no longer burdened with the challenges, pain and suffering of an Earthly existence. Celebrate the life of J.R. and take comfort in knowing that he is with his eternal family now.
After having read about your loved one in the obituary, it brought to mind the promise that the Bible holds out at Revelation 2l3,4 where it says that the Grand Creator Jehovah God will wipe away sickness and death forever. It is at that time many families like yours will reap rich blessings and be reunited with their lost loved ones.(John 173; John 528,29) I truly hope these scriptures can serve as comfort in your family’s time of distress.
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