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Kenny Patterson

Oct 8th, 1945 - Sep 1st, 2015

Celebration of Life Service:  11 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Gathering of Friends:  10-11 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

 

   Kenny Patterson, age 69, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at his home in Xenia.

Kenny was born October 8, 1945, in Flora, IL to Earl and Lena (Sanders) Patterson.  He married Joy Kaye Colvin on March 8, 1969 in Flora. 

   From 1976 to 1984, Kenny and Joy owned Peavlers Shopping Center at the West Y in Flora.  He also worked as a roughneck in the oilfield with Leon Perry.  Kenny began his truck driving career in 1978 and was an owner-operator till 1991, when he became a company driver for Bulkmatic.  He drove for Inway, Bulkmatic, Carry Transit, Crete Carriers, and finished his career at home with a local company, Ed Lewis Trucking.  Kenny won Top Driver of the Year Award with Inway and was a driver trainer for 13 years with Bulkmatic Transport, where he placed second out of 53 drivers in the company truck rodeo in 1999.  Kenny loved the freedom of the road, driving 4 ½ million miles over the years, and always made a friend wherever he stopped.  Kenny’s other love was following his favorite baseball team, the Chicago Cubs.

   He is survived by his wife: Joy Patterson of Xenia; children: Brian Patterson, Eric Patterson (Wendy Swatosh), Michelle (Larry) Meares, Michael (Mindy) Patterson; grandchildren: Brandon, Bethani, Donnie, Carissa, Haley, Tabitha, Jordan, Gabi, and Anabelle; great-grandchildren: Tanner, Miayah, Jayden, Lyric, Braylon, Sutton, Justice, Jaelyn, Alexis, Peyton, Noah, Parker, and Claire; one sister: Betty (Duane) Bryant of Flora; three sisters-in-law: Ruby Bohlen of Champaign, Gertie Patterson of Flora, and Jo Reynolds of Whittier, CA.  He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters.

   A Celebration of Life Service for Kenny Patterson will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with a gathering of friends prior to the service from 10-11 a.m.  Memorial donations may be given to the family to assist with expenses and may be sent to Frank & Bright Funeral Home, 500 N. Main St., Flora, IL 62839.  Online condolences may be sent to www.frankandbright.com.

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Condolences

Millie Ridgley Perrine

September 2nd

Joy, prayers are with you and your family .

Mable Bullard

September 2nd

Joy i'm so sorry for your loss.Kenny fought a good battle and won for He's in his heavenly home.Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Gary & Debbie Perry

September 2nd

Sorry for your loss.

John and Judy Lusk

September 2nd

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Kenny's family. Sorry for your loss. RIP, Kenny.

DUANE AND BETTY BRYANT

September 2nd

WILL MISS HIM SOO MUCH!! LOVE MY FAMILY WITH ALL MY HEART!!GOD BLESS AND COMFORT!!!! REST IN PEACE MY SWEET BROTHER!!!!!

Becky Grogan

September 2nd

Joy, my deepest sympathy to you and your family! I have you all in my thoughts and prayers!

Peggy Skaj

September 2nd

Joy so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and the family.

Sandra Klanke Cook

September 2nd

So sorry for your lost. Kenny was a dear childhood friend. May GOD bless you and your family.

Mitchell & Brittany Budds

September 2nd

Praying for your family.

Mary Lou Wheeler

September 2nd

Joy, Sympathy and prayers for you during this difficult time.

Nina McVay

September 2nd

Joy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss, I know the love you all have for Kenny and will miss him so much. You all are in my prayers. Hugs to you.

Jane & Bill Stanford

September 2nd

So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Robert n Deloris Johnson

September 2nd

So sorry for your loss

George and Carol Best

September 2nd

Joy our prayers for comfort for you and the family. Sorrowful yet rejoicing . Love you!

Brad n Schiela Yates

September 2nd

So sorry for your loss Kenny was a great friend

Ron and Susie Woods

September 2nd

Hugs and Prayers to The Family.

Johnny & Patsy Williams

September 2nd

So sorry for the family's loss, sending many prayers for comfort and peace.

Karlyn & Justine Loker

September 2nd

Joy, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Kenny. We will be praying for you all.

Doug and Susan Mack

September 2nd

it's been a long, hard battle for all of you may God's spirit be with you in the coming days and weeks

Jeff and Eunice Carson

September 2nd

May Our Lord God Be with all of You and comfort You at this Difficult Time.

Kay Shell

September 2nd

So sorry Joy, Michelle and family.

Lisa Draper

September 2nd

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Chad & Paula McGee

September 3rd

So sorry for your loss.

Nancy Dehart

September 3rd

Prayers for the difficult days ahead.

The Gordon Family

September 3rd

Joy, Michelle, and family, We're so sorry for your loss. We love you, and we're praying for you.

September 3rd

So very sorry for the loss of a great man GOd has him in his keeping... Hugs to all

Darrel and Nancy Earnest

September 3rd

Our prayers and condolences go out to your family. Kenny was a great friend.

Michael and Kayla Anderson

September 3rd

Prayers for Joy and family. Sorry for your loss!

Jeff & Velinda Sinkler

September 3rd

We are so sorry for your loss.... Everyone in the family is in our thoughts and prayers..

Jo Ann Groves

September 4th

I'm so sorry for your loss. Remember the happy times and know he is now in God's loving care.

Eric and Colleen Drew

September 5th

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and yours at this difficult time. We are always here if you need anything at all.

Rick & Melody Beck

September 7th

Our prayers and condolences goes out to the family. He'll be missed by many.

Ron and Carol Pruitt

September 8th

Our sincere condolences to the Patterson family...Kenny was such a great guy , i remember unloading lots of bulkamatic trucks for him, and him and Larry always made me laugh, a long time friend of my family.

Ruby Patterson Bohlen

September 9th

My love and thoughts to you Joy and Betty and all the family. We will be down soon to see all of you.

Rebecca Patterson & family

September 10th

Sending hugs to remind you that you will always be surrounded by his/His love. Thinking of you always.

Dear Betty & family

September 13th

I am so sorry to hear about Kenny. We were grade school friends. Kenny was a really great person and liked by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Barbara (Fitzjarrald) Ford

 

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John and Bonnie Britton
Jack and Dianna Jacobs
JEAN GUERRETTAZ
Terry and Ruth Spicer
Gary & Debbie Perry
John and Judy Lusk
BETTY PATTERSON BRYANT
Bill & Kay Kitley
Ryan & Jessica Muskopf
Kenny and Sherrie Sessions
Patti Gartman
Patti Gartman
Billye Young
Gary and Pam Sessions
Ron & Joetta Connell
Don and Shirley Bailey
David & Judy Bryden
Peggy Skaj
John and Marsha Heckwine
Troy & Shawn Kirby & family
Sheldon and June Smith
Ruth Steele
Berneita Sampson
Tom and Button Pemberton
Larry and Sue Kramer
Delberta Bowen
Larry Frost
Mike & Emily Putbrese
Mike & Glora Beck
James West and Family
vivian Ewing.
Nina McVay
Denise Tadlock
Jim McGehee
Peggy Nichols
BILL & ALEXIS SANDERS REDDISH
Jane Lear
HOWARD AND CONNIE WYMAN
Chad & Susan King
Tom & Gina Thompson Brooks
Julie Heckwine Winters
Leeann Washburn Phillips
Danny and Diane Patterson
Roger & Lisa (Plumlee) Colman
Mary Lou Wheeler
Robert n Deloris Johnson
Brad n Schiela Yates
Robert & Karen Noblet
Wayne & Ricki Lapington
Mitzi Goldstein
Liberty
J.D. & Vickie Hill
Ron and Susie Woods
Norman Phillips
John and Tammy Akes xenia il
Larry & Deanna Allison
Jan Jennings
The Loker's
The Rodgers' family
Randy & Valerie Vincent
David & Jencie Thompson
Fred Klanke
Lisa Draper
Bob and Valerie Bute
Jay & Linda Newby
Dawn Cazadd &Lulu Mae Rascher
Eric Patterson
Jackie Hess Evans
Sam &Clara Booth
Gene & Betty Pieplow
Linda and Jerry Judd
Bob& Connie Pieplow
Jan Herman
Jimmy and Stephanie Sessions
Johnnie W Cox
Rhonda and Tori Sullens
Rhonda and Tori Sullens
Robert and Leanna Snell
Mike & Sheila Brown
walterene and family
Brian Patterson
Mike & Sheila Brown
Laura Henson
Artdean&Angelia Warren
Lora delaney
Jill (Snyder) and Jim Fehrenbacher
Walt and Doloris Brewer
Connie (Kittle) Osborne
Donna Wood
Connie (Kittle) Osborne
Eric and Colleen Drew
Jim McGehee
Pamela Greenwood
Annie Hays
Rick & Melody Beck
Ashley and Roberta Moore
Bud and Willie Britton
GREG AND SHANNON FRENCH
Wayne & Ricki Lapington
Rebecca Patterson
Jonathan Isom
Jon and Gina Lampley
Butch Erwin, Xenia

 

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