IN LOVING MEMORY OF Of a Wonderful Man
Rev.J. Russell Patterson NOVEMBER 7, 1933 - JULY 20, 2022 Service: Saturday, August 6, 2022 11:00 AM Public Viewing | 12:00 PM Service Officiant Rev. Dr. Donise Dillard, Senior Pastor Life Changers Worship Center, Mesa, AZ
Obituary Rev. J. Russell Patterson, 88, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2022. He was born on November 7, 1933 in Long Island, NY in West Hampton Beach to Sherman L. & Rosa Belle Patterson, both preceded him in death. He was the youngest child and is preceded in death by his three siblings: Sherman L. Patterson Jr., Hazel Patterson Pegues and Traxler Patterson; daughter, Carmelita Patterson Garmon; and grandson, Simpson Grant. Russell lived a full and fun life. He was very active; after college, he worked at the Post Office in Washington D.C. Russell relocated back to Long Island to help with his father's business. He also worked as a Probation Officer in Suffolk County, NY until he retired in 1995. After visiting his brother Sherman in Phoenix, Russell knew he would relocate there upon retirement. Russell was a loving family man that cared about community and the betterment of others. Everyday upon arriving home from work at 5:30 pm, he would be ready to throw the football or baseball with his son. In West Hampton Beach he ran for Town Councilman, was a member of the Mason's & Lion’s Clubs and even started a Men’s Club. He met his amazing wife, Marcy through a mutual friend. Who knew that meeting would turn into a life together filled with twenty-three years of fabulous memories. Together they would look at fun places in magazines and decide to visit those places. Marcy describes Russell as “extremely loving, kind and dependable. He was the absolute best husband”. His community service continued locally where he was a Reverend at Life Changers Worship Center in Mesa, AZ. He taught Sunday School, spoke at church conferences and was well loved and respected. Russell received many awards of appreciation from his church community and was also known for telling jokes. Russell is survived by wife, Marcy Patterson; daughters: Russelle Patterson (Jack), Petersburg, VA, Kim C. Patterson, Petersburg, VA; son, Joseph Patterson Jr., Gilbert, AZ; grandchildren: Madison Patterson, Trevor Lance, Vaughan Grant, Zechariah Grant, Alexis Jones (Joseph), Brittany Patterson, Opal Stuart (Marcus); loving nieces, Gail Patterson & Lois Pegus; nephews, Aaron Patterson, Allen Patterson, Seth Patterson, the Riding & Gordon family and many beloved friends. Russell leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories and sweet moments and a community that loves him.
Order of Service AUGUST 6, 2022
Reverend J. Russell Patterson PRELUDE PROCESSION OPENING PRAYER..................... DR. DONISE DILLARD, SENIOR PASTOR LIFE CHANGERS WORSHIP CENTER, MESA, AZ OLD TESTAMENT READING....................................... JUANITA KEARNEY NEW TESTAMENT READING....................................... WILLIAM KEARNEY PRAYER OF COMFORT............................................ REV. MARVIN HORNE MUSIC SELECTION “GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS"......................................... DEZO MCGILL SLIDE SHOW PRESENTATION READING OF OBITUARY.................................................. ERIKA BOWMAN WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT (2 MINUTES PLEASE) MUSIC SELECTION......................................................................................... EULOGY..................................................................... DR. DONISE DILLARD PRAYER/ CLOSING................................................... DR. DONISE DILLARD RECESSIONAL GRAVESIDE SERVICE FINAL PRAYER REPASS
Family Thank You Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, If so we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much whatever the part.
The Patterson Family God saw the road was getting rough. The hill was hard to climb. He gently closed those loving eyes And whispered, peace be thine. The weary hours, the days of pain, The sleepless nights are past The ever patient worn-out frame has found sweet rest at last. --Author Unknown
Michael Donnelly
Pall Bearers
Joe Patterson
Dezeron Gayton
Craig Riding
Aaron Patterson
Jay Trammell
Internment Immediately Following Ceremony Resthaven/Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens 4310 E Southern Ave | Phoenix, AZ 85042 (602) 437-0436