Robert Patrick Obituary

Robert Edward Patrick St. George, SC - Robert Edward Patrick, 76, husband of Barbara Ann Kizer Patrick, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Trident Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday at Memorial Baptist Church with the Reverend Dr. Clay Shook and Reverend Steve Mims officiating. Burial will follow in the Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5:00-7:00 PM at Bryant Funeral Home, St. George. Pallbearers will be his nephews. Eddie was born on August 15, 1940, a son of the late, William Franklin Patrick Sr. and Hazel Dukes Patrick. He retired in 2010 as a Federal Railroad inspector at the Charleston Naval Weapons Station in Goose Creek. He was a 1959 graduate of St. George High School where he was a member of the 1959 state basketball championship team and served in the South Carolina Army National Guard. He was a member and served as a Deacon at Memorial Baptist Church where he was a teacher of the Wilson Patrick Sunday School class, Trustee and served with a special group of men who cooked supper on Wednesday night for many years. Eddie's hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking, visiting his home at Edisto Beach and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a former basketball coach at Dorchester Academy where he led the boys to three state championships, runners up twice and his girls' teams were state runner ups twice. He was predeceased by his siblings, Rev. William F. Patrick, Jr., James Dudley Patrick, Tommy Luther Patrick, David Keith Patrick, Margaret P. Mims and Janet P. Bessinger. Surviving is his wife, Barbara Ann Kizer Patrick; a son, Ronald Edward Patrick, both of St. George; a daughter, Barbara Jean Patrick (Jason) Dandridge, Cottageville; two grandchildren, Rachel Ann Dandridge and William Judson Dandridge; a brother, Herbert Lewis (Mildred) Patrick, St. George; brother in law, Walter Bessinger, sisters in law, Geneva M. Patrick, Beth Patrick, and Melody May Pinckney and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or Memorial Baptist Church, 101 May Street, P.O. Box 566, St. George, SC 29477. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Patrick

8 Entries

Mitzi Vaimberg

October 21, 2016

Thinking of you all and sending love and prayers. Mr. Eddie will be missed.

Michael Watford

October 20, 2016

Mrs Patrick, I had the honor to be a teacher with you and an honor to pick Coach Eddie's brain for my 9-6 season. He was a gentle man but very caring. I will miss him as will al the DA Community. You are in my praters as well as Ron.
God Bless Ya'll,
Mike Watford

October 20, 2016

Barbara and family, so so sorry about Eddie. He was an absolute great guy! I remember him when I was young coming to St George with Aunt Net and Sandra! Always had that little crooked grin that I think all of them had and that little laugh! I am sure y'all will miss him but know he got a huge hug and KISS from Aunt Net and Mrs Hazel when he arrived!!! Hugs and prayers for you all in the difficult days ahead. ANne Still

Howard Crosby

October 20, 2016

Mrs. Patrick and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of bereavement. Eddie was a first class gentleman that always had a smile, and would go the extra mile to help anyone in need. He was a true servant of God. It was an honor to have known and worked with at the Naval Weapons Station. May God surround you with his open arms and love.

Lang Scott

October 20, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with Ms. Barbara and all of the family! Mr. Eddie left such an impression on me (and many, many others) of what dedication, hard work, persistence and true teamwork can accomplish. I have always said that my most enjoyable season that I ever experienced in organized sports - was the one playing for "Coach Patrick". He had a gift of being able to wrangle and teach a bunch of knuckleheads how to "come together" and win. What a legacy he leaves behind...with his family and with all of the athletes and kids in whom he instilled character and work ethic. Rest easy Coach!

Eddie Steedly

October 20, 2016

One of the best men I ever knew. He will be miss here, but we will see him again!

Tabbie Jenkins

October 20, 2016

Ms. Barbara and Family, I am so very sorry to hear of Eddie's passing. He was a wonderful person and Will be greatly missed. I worked with Eddie for many years at the Naval Weapons Station. He had a great personality and made a lot of us laugh so much. Take comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering or in pain. Cherish the memories that you have of Eddie and with Eddie in your hearts forever. God Bless and Keep each one of you now and in the coming days ahead. My thought and Prayers are with all of you.

October 20, 2016

Thinking of All of you with Love & Prayers..He was a great friend..Love,Janice Judy, Jack Owens,Bert Judy & Family, Kimmi Kizer ..Kris & Kori& Family...

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