Jack A. Patterson, 82, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011 at his Port Charlotte residence.
Born April 29, 1929 in Jamaica, West Indies, Jack, a retired mechanic and former resident of Chicago, Illinois, moved to Port Charlotte in 1992. He was an active member of St. James Episcopal Church in Port Charlotte, and central to his life was his humanitarian work and charitable support in benefit of helping others.
He is survived by his children, daughter, Jacqueline Patterson, son, Jack (wife Tara) Patterson, Jr.; brothers, Harry, Sylvester, Clinton and Keith Patterson; sisters, Ivy Patterson, Ruth Patterson, and Carmen Minott; grandchildren, Che, Taj, Kai and Jayda; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by one brother and sister, Archie Patterson of Jamaica, W.I., and Admira McLeod of New Rochell, NY.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. this Friday, September 9, 2011 at Roberson Funeral Homes Port Charlotte Chapel. Funeral services will be held 12 Noon, Saturday, September 10th, at St. James Episcopal Church, with entombment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Port Charlotte. The Rev. Cesar Olivero of St. James Episcopal Church will officiate.
Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Homes & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.