Eric G. Patterson

Denver- Mr. Eric Gordon Patterson, 57, of 7280 Executive Circle, Denver, NC, died Thursday, February 26, 2009 at his residence. Eric was born December 3, 1951 Gaston County, son of Gordon Crayton and Ruth Wright Patterson. Eric was a very loving and dedicated son, husband, father, brother and grandfather He was also a dedicated U.S. Army veteran. Preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Elba Patterson, William and Letha Raby and a nephew, Richard Raby; these people made life special for Eric. Survivors include his wife of 30 years Gail Benton Patterson, Children: Rodney, Scott, and Mindy; Grandchildren, Isaac and Denver Sisters, Jane, Karen, Gretchen and their families, Extended Family Members, Louise Benton, Jeff, Teresa, Ashley Warlick, Margaret Hartsell and family and many many friends A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday at 5:00 pm in the Chapel at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home with the Mr. Donnie Nash The family will receive friends following the service Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home. Interment will be Private Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home 2916 Union Rd, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com