Clayton Leroy Patteson, 77, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Aug. 10, 2006. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2:00 p.m. at Hanes Lineberry N. Elm Chapel. Burial will follow in Guilford Memorial Park.
Mr. Patteson was born in Speedway, WVA, the son of Jesse R. and Exie V. Gore Patteson. He then moved to Greensboro in 1957. He retired as supervisor of the pressroom after 34 yrs. of service with the Greensboro News and Record.
Clayton was a member of the Willomore Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time at the beach, fishing, and playing golf. His family was his special love and the grandchildren were his biggest enjoyment.
Clayton was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his loving wife of 57 years, Betty Lester Patteson; daughter, Carolyn Grubbs (Harry) of Climax, NC; sons, Clayton R. (Deana) of Julian, NC and Charles (Dawn) of Ruffin, NC; grandchildren Leigh Ann Ridge (Dennis) of Pleasant Garden, NC, Matthew Grubbs (Laura) of Climax, NC, Kristin Pooley (Chris) of Durham, NC, Justin Patteson of Atlanta, GA, Nora Patteson and Brittany Patteson of Greensboro, NC and Drew Patteson of Ruffin, NC; great grandchildren, Audrey Ridge, Dennis Ridge III and Abigail Ridge of Pleasant Garden, NC and William Grubbs of Climax, NC.
Brothers surviving are Crozier Patteson (Annie) of Bluefield, WVA, Kyle R. Patteson(Betty) of Summerfield, FL, Tommy Patteson (Zula) of Princeton, WVA, and James R. Patteson (Jean) of Roanoke Rapids, NC
Sisters surviving are Pearl Fortner of Princeton, WVA, Ruby Carroll and Betty Long (Jim), all of Bluefield, WVA, Sue Lilly (Clinton) of Spanishburg, WVA, Rosella Bird (Larry) of Gretna, VA, and Launa Barrett of Greensboro, NC. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405 or the American Cancer Assoc., 4 Oak Branch Dr., Greensboro, NC 27407.
The family will receive friends on Saturday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Hanes Lineberry N. Elm Chapel.
2 comments:
I am very sorry to read of your loss. My his soul RIP and may there be fond memories and peace in your family here.
God Bless,
Tracy
Tracy,
Thank you for the kind words.
God Bless You,
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