Robert Patterson Obituary

Robert "Bob" Wales Patterson
DIAMONDHEAD, MS - Mr. Robert "Bob" Wales Patterson, age 81, passed away on August 18, 2018 in Bay St. Louis, MS.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wales Duane Patterson and Elizabeth Turner; and his step-mother, Mary Patterson.
He is survived by his wife and soul mate of 32 years, Wanda Patterson; three sons, James Robert Patterson (Lynne), Ronald Wales Patterson, William Morgan Patterson; step-daughter Amy Kilpatrick (Tim).; six grandchildren, Cody Burgess, Sydnee Knowles, Kimberly Stegall, Dustin Patterson, Brandy Sanders, Megan Patterson; and two great-grandchildren, Darion Knowles and Coraline Stegall.
Mr. Patterson was born in Old Hickory, TN, but was a long time resident of Diamondhead, MS. He enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served our country for four years, was Vice President of the Northern Division of APAC for 22 years, and was the manager of Warren Paving from 1998 - 2014.
He loved horses, golf, classic cars, and most importantly, people. Bob was a wonderful, loving, and giving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was most definitely a people-person, witty and charming. He will be greatly missed by those who loved and knew him.
Per Bob's request instead of flowers please donate to ASPCA or St. Judes.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Ochsners Medical Center in Bay St. Louis for the tender loving care given during his recent illness.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2018 from 12:00 - 2:00 PM and a Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be at 2:00 PM at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS.
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