Robert R. Patterson age 64 of Marion, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 22, 2011.
He was born January 8, 1947 in Marietta, Ohio to Mary E. (Becker) and Robert L. Patterson.
On August 19, 1996 he married Marilyn D. (Rutledge) Patterson, in Petersburg, TN.
Robert was formerly employed at Marion Correctional Institution for 17 years, having worked at other institutions for several years. He was a faithful member of United Pentecostal Church of God on Fountain St., and prior to that Trinity Gospel Tabernacle in Galion, Ohio. Robert was a decorated soldier of the Vietnam War and was proud to have served his country.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Patterson of Marion, OH., daughter, Lori (Mark) Keppler of Greencamp, OH., stepdaughter, Chasity L. Craig of Marion, OH., four grandchildren, two step grandchildren and two great grandchildren, sisters, Betty Thompson of Mansfield, OH., Lottie Jean (Joseph) Click of Galion, OH., Ruth (John L.) Browning of Ottawa, W.VA., Nora (William) Riner of Shelbyville, TN., Georgie Dotterer of Shelbyville, TN., and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Patterson, mother and stepfather, Mary and Albert Mitchell, and his son, Robert R. Patterson II.
Funeral Services for Robert will be held Friday, August 26, 2011 @ 1 PM at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Cox officiating. Burial will follow at Marion Cemetery, with military rites performed by the Marion County Veterans Council. Visitation will be Thursday, August 25, 2011 from 5 – 8 PM at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home.
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