William A. Patterson, Sr., 87, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at his home surrounded by family in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Patterson was born in Boalsburg, Pa., on Sept. 9, 1934. He resided in Pennsylvania for 46 years, then relocated to Port St. Lucie for eight years and retired to Live Oak for the last 33 years. Patterson was a Veteran in the U.S. Air Force. He was an extremely loving husband, father, pappy and great-pappy. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Berniece E. Patterson, who he married on July 29, 1956; son, William A. Patterson, Jr., of Live Oak; daughter, Brenda A. (John) O’Bryan, of Port Matilda, Pa.; son, Bruce D. (Wanda) Patterson, of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; son, Brad A. Patterson, of Live Oak; daughter-in-law, Kelly Patterson of New York; grandchildren, Joy Hawn of Pa., Krystal Patterson of Fort Pierce, Fla., Dalton Patterson of Okeechobee, Fla., Elexix Patterson, of Live Oak, Kaleb Patterson, of Live Oak, Brent Patterson, Brooke Patterson and Chanel Patterson all of New York and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, John D. Patterson, Sr.; mother, Teresine Kimport Patterson; son, Robert J. Patterson; granddaughter, Paige Patterson; sisters, Lucille Lucas and Virginia Bachelor; and brother, John D. Patterson, Jr.
We would like to give a huge thank you to Wanda Patterson, Tracie Thornton and Patti Strauch for taking exceptional care of our pappy.
Visitation was held on Saturday, July 16, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a service following at 12 p.m. at Haisley Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. Arrangements are under the direction of Haisley Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. An online guest book may be signed at www.haisleyfuneralhome.com.
