The son of the Clarence and Eloise Patterson, Mr. Patterson was born in Perry, FL where he was a 1974 graduate of Taylor County High School.
He served his Country as a United States Army Veteran, and was a Corrections Officer. He was a member of the Cusseta Road Church of Christ. Mr. Patterson was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Patricia Patterson and Don Patterson. Surviving his departure with cherished memories, include: his loving and devoted wife of 22 years, Mrs. Kasandra Alexander Patterson, two sons, Fredrick Colson and Ricardo Patterson (Atlantis); two daughters, Varranda Patteson and Niya Patterson; four grandchildren, Xion Jackson, Chloe Patterson, Caliyah Williams and Lyla Thompson; a sister, Thease Patterson; loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The Funeral Service Celebrating the Life of Mr. Richard L. Patterson will be held Friday, March 20, 2020 at 12 noon at the Cusseta Road Church of Christ with Brother Elliot Glasgow officiating.
The interment will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Military Honor accorded.
Visitation will be Thursday, 3 til 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.
4235 St. Mary's Road
Columbus, GA 31907
553 AL-165
Fort Mitchell, AL 36856
3013 Cusseta Rd
Columbus , GA 31903