Mr. George William Patterson

Mr. George William Patterson, age 99 of Stella, VA passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015 at his home.

Mr. Patterson was born on June 10, 1915 in Stella, VA to the late David Sherman Patterson and Eliza Merriman Patterson.
He served in World War II with the U.S. Navy with the rank of Seaman First Class. After leaving the military, he began his career in the furniture industry. He was of Christian faith and a member of Stella Christian Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert Lee Patterson, Thomas Divers Patterson, Noble Jessie Patterson, John David Patterson and one sister, Helen Patterson Welch. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jerry Wayne Patterson.
Mr. Patterson is survived by his wife Opal Padgett Patterson of the home; daughters Phyllis Patterson Nester and her husband James of Horsepasture; Karen Patterson Mills and her husband Sam of Stella; Lisa Patterson Hill and her husband Rick of Vesta; sons David Patterson and his wife Marie of Stella and George Julius Patterson of Spencer; daughter-in-law Phyllis Barbour-Patterson of Patrick Springs; grandchildren Derrick Nester and his wife Amy of Martinsville; Patrick Nester and his wife Amanda of Stella; D. J. Patterson of Staunton, VA; Daniel Hill and his wife Samantha of Stuart; Josh Hill of Mount Airy, NC; Heather Patterson Rorrer and her husband Eric of Kernersville, NC; Brandi Patterson Willie and her husband Dana of Staunton, VA; Tara Patterson Shuler and her husband Brian of Martinsville; seven great-grandchildren and a very special caregiver, Mary Hagwood Penn of Critz.
His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Stella Christian Church with Ministers Lee Ashley, Curt Ashley and Steve Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Military rites conducted by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church and at other times at the home at 110 Patterson Lane in Stella.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, Homecare of Memorial Hospital and Dr. Nicholas Kipreos.
Memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 18981 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Stuart, VA 24171.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.