Howard "Pat" Patterson

May 22, 1938 - November 12, 2021

Howard “Pat” Victor Patterson, 83, affectionately known as “Big Dad” of Steinhatchee, Florida passed away November 12, 2021. Mr. Patterson was born May 22, 1938 to the late Harry and Virginia Patterson in Miami, Florida, but had lived in the Stienhatchee area for over 45 years. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, and had served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Shamrock Lodge No. 268 Free and Accepted Masons in Cross City, FL, Morocco Shrine Temple in Jacksonville, FL, American Legion Post 291 in Steinhatchee, FL, and was a lifetime member of the D.A.V. Mr. Patterson is survived by his wife of 59 years Betty Patterson, his sons Barry Sellers (Brenda) and Danny Patterson, his daughters Tonya Folberth (Eddie) and Shannon Smith (Tom), his sisters Joan Kosola and Evelyn Sharp, 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his daughter Donna Sellers and his brother Charles Patterson. Funeral services for Mr. Patterson will be held 2:00 PM Friday, November 19, 2021 at the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel, with Pastor Carolyn Oglesby officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Arrangements have been placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel, with locations in Cross City 352-498-5400 and Chiefland 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com