Frank Patterson, Jr.

Gaffney, SC - - Frank Nesbitt Patterson, Jr., 87, of 1114 Draytonville Road, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Spartanburg Medical Center.

Born in Gaffney, he was the husband of Marlene Sansing Patterson to whom he was married for 59 years, and son of the late Frank Nesbitt Patterson, Sr. and Laura Parris Patterson.  He was a graduate of Gaffney High School, retired from Food Lion, the owner/operator of Patterson's Store, and a member of Draytonville Baptist Church.  He was his wife's caregiver for the past several years and loved her dearly.  He also loved his family, playing softball, and was an avid Indianapolis Colts fan.

Surviving in addition to his wife are five sons, Dean Cook (Allison), Greg Patterson (Kristi), Craig Patterson (Lisa), Shane Patterson (Lynn) and Frank "Tripp" Nesbitt Patterson, III (Kelly), all of Gaffney; grandchildren, Erika Patterson (Cliff), Shane Patterson, Jr. (Shahna), Thayer Cook (Sadie), Jessie Cook, Jesse Patterson (Patrick), Katie Patterson Culp (Cameron), Austin Steagall (Stephanie), Chase Steagall (Halee), Craig "C.J." Patterson, Jr., Aubrey Patterson and Skylar Patterson; seventeen great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene "Sooner" Patterson and four sisters, Ann Couch, Edith Sanders Melton, Marvyne Patterson and Dot Perry.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Blakely Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Draytonville Baptist Church with Dr. Keith Harrill and Mrs. Katie Patterson Culp officiating.  Interment will be in the Draytonville Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Draytonville Baptist Church, 179 Draytonville Church Road, Gaffney, SC 29340.

The family will be at the residence, 1114 Draytonville Church Road, Gaffney, SC 29340.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC