Henry Franklin Patterson, son of the late Cecil Ray Patterson and Novella Gilliland Patterson was born on February 9, 1941 in Blodgett, Missouri and departed this life on April 1, 2017 at the John J Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age 76.

Mr. Patterson was a Veteran of the United States Navy and was a retired Truck Driver.  He was a resident of Bell City, and was known around town as a giving man, who frequently bought coats and jackets, to give to those in need. 

Mr. Patterson is survived by one daughter, Melissa Cherry (Dave) of Scott City; by five grandchildren; by three great-grandchild and his loving dog, Chase.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Keith Franklin Patterson and by one brother, Cecil Patterson.

A grave-side memorial service will be conducted on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, with full Military Honors.