Mr. James Patterson

May 13, 1936 - July 29, 2017

The Lord's goodness shone brightly on May 13, 1936 In Savannah, Georgia, when the late James Patterson, Sr., and Mary Patterson were blessed with their third son whom they named James Patterson, Jr. James grew up in a loving home with his parents and sibling, James was educated in the Hampton County, South Carolina Public School System. His career began as a hard working farmer in South Carolina. James was a hard worker since the young age of 12 years. In 1961, James moved to Washington, DC where he worked for the District Theater Inc. for twenty plus years all while running his own Home Improvement business up until his passing. James was a loving person who was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand to friends, family and those in need. James was a man of very few excuses. If he set out to accomplish a goal in life, it was done! He enjoyed dancing, hunting, traveling, taking his boat to go fishing but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Along with James' children, sons, Charles Patterson, Lavelle Patterson, Wise Davis, and James Lamont Patterson; two daughters, Patricia Patterson and Shadonna Davis, left to cherish fond memories of James Patterson, Jr. are his seven grandchildren; Shashanna Patterson, James Patterson, John Moody, Ashley Vaughan, Teann Patterson and KyndallPatterson. Fifteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, daughters' in-laws, Teann Wilson and Latisha Johnson; close friend, Priscilla Woodruff and a host of family and friends. James proceeded in death to his wife, Marion Patterson, Brothers, Luke, Ferman, Herman, John and Robert Patterson, his Grandson, Lavelle Jones and Son, James Patterson, III.