Obituary for John J. Patterson

JOHN J. PATTERSON

John J. Patterson, age 65, of Brookville, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at UC Health in Cincinnati. 

Born June 4, 1957, in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late John Benjamin and Genevieve Christine (Brewer) Patterson. On August 14, 1976, he was united in marriage to the former Karen Sharp, and she survives.

John was retired, having managed the Brookville IGA, and in later years working for Gillman Home Centers. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and mowing grass and spending time with his family. John was a people person, and never met a stranger.

He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Brookville where he had served as a Deacon; and the Fairfield Masonic Lodge #98 F. & A.M.  

Besides Karen, his loving wife of 47 years, survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Emily (Eric) Faulkenberry of Spring Hill, Florida; two grandchildren, Ella Faulkenberry and Ean Faulkenberry; a sister, Mary Lee (Dean) Patterson Smith of Liberty, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Wanda Weber and two brothers, Earl Patterson and Larry Patterson.

Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10066 Oxford Pike, Brookville, Indiana.

Pastor Kevin Waltz will officiate the Funeral Services on Saturday, May 6, 2023, 1 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Big Cedar Cemetery where Eric Faulkenberry, Dave Stutzman, David Bennett, David Hess, Dean Smith, and Derrick Waltz will serve as pallbearers.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Emmanuel Baptist Church.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Patterson family. To sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com