James "Jim" H Patterson

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visitation
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
115 S. Broadview
Greenbrier, AR  72058
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
5-7pm
Service Schedule
Funeral
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
115 Broadview
Greenbrier, AR  72058
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
10am
Cemetery
Copperas Springs Cemetery
Hwy 25
Guy, AR  72061
James "Jim" H Patterson

of conway, AR

May 3, 1952 - October 18, 2014

James (Jim) H. Patterson, 62 of Conway, Arkansas passed from this life on October 18, 2014. He was born on May 3, 1952 to Joe O. and Hazel I. Patterson in Conway, Arkansas. Jim graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Masters Degree in Business Administration; he was an ASE Certified Master Mechanic. He attended Mainline Full Gospel Church in Bee Branch and was a born-again Christian.
He is survived by his parents Joe O. and Hazel I. (Parks) Patterson, his two sons; Christopher Patterson (Natalia) and Ryan Bynum, one expected grandchild, his fiancée Karen Hall, and many loving family members and friends.
The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 10:00 am at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier with Brother Freddie Mark Wilcox Officiating and burial to follow at Copperas Springs Cemetery in Guy, AR. A Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5-7 pm.

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Gina Bynum
Vilonia, AR
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Sunday, October 26, 2014

That Saturday we all stood in the Hospital food court all of us a little bit in shock, a little bit relieved that he would no longer suffer. Christopher you were everyone's glue that day that held us all together regardless of our differences or how long or short we had known Jim.
Your comments to me were of empathy and understanding. I want you and Ryan to know that your Dad gave me more than I'll ever have the opportunity to thank him for. He gave me strength and shared his wisdom with me and pushed me to succeed because he saw that I had potential. He understood that my childhood had stunted my emotional maturity and progression into adult life and he stepped in and took over and showed me all kinds of things I never would have known or experienced if it hadn't been for his attention.

All though I eventually flew the coop and Jim went on to be the rock in other peoples lives that he knew they desperately needed. He remained my best friend, he still managed to be the one person I knew I could run to and get a decent conversation and a willing ear to listen. He never stopped showing me the love he had in his heart, and I hope I managed to show him my appreciation and love all the way to the end for the lasting gifts he gave me in my life.

Ryan my son, never forget the good times we all had, all of us. Carry with you the wisdom and lessons in strength your dad shared with you. I never saw him more proud than when you caught your first fish or shot your first squirrel. I was so worried when he insisted on buying you your first gun at 8, but he knew you were ready and taught you how to be a good hunter and not shoot yourself in the foot or someone else.
He always had a way of knowing what a person needed to build on themselves and that you cannot assign a value to. He was priceless in his gifts to those who were willing to see what they were worth and cherished them.

Ryan and Christopher, I love you both.

Shelly davis
Greenbrier,
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Thursday, October 23, 2014

Christopher .... Our hearts go out to you and your precious family!!!! I'm so sorry for your loss babe.... All of my thoughts love and prayers are with you trhrough this difficult time !!! We are here if you need us in any way ... All our love always
Kevin and Shelly Davis

Sand Smith
North Little Rock,
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Thursday, October 23, 2014

I remember Jimmy giving Storm and me rides I will never forget, going to the fair and Jimmy swinging the hammer winning cigars and then we would smoke them on the way home Storm and I getting sick. He helped me move a motor from a chevel to my 67 el Camino. My first and probably favorite car.

Our prayers are with you.

John & Debbie Stephens
Guy, AR
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Jim was one of a kind. He will be greatly missed
by all who had the privilege to have known him.

Tandra Susan Dugger
Greenbrier, AR
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Monday, October 20, 2014

I'd say that the first thing that Jimmy and I shared, was our youth. With both of us in college, our eye was always on the weekend. Those were happy, adventurous times, spent cruising the Kroger parking lot, late night suppers at Dog and Suds, sharing a pound of French fries and a root beer float. There were many nights at the drive in theater, and if it was a marathon night, that was just icing on the cake. Sometimes, when we were cruising around, we'd get wind of a drag race, either at Gleason, or Pleasant Valley. Usually, it was Pleasant Valley---there was hardly any cops out there, and being renegades, we sure didn't want to get caught! Jimmy usually had a hot rod of some sort that was souped up with a 396 or a 427 engine. We'd pour some bleach under the back tires for a smoking hot takeoff! Sometimes Jimmy would drag race someone-- and even I raced a few times, and won, of course!
Jimmy shared his family with me---the grandparents that I never had, all those aunts and uncles, and his parents, Joe and Hazel. Joe and Hazel were always so good to me---Joe, often times, telling people I was the daughter he'd never had.
For the past 33 years, Jimmy and I have shared a son...Christopher. When I think about Christopher, I hope and pray that he got the very best of Jimmy and I. Yes, I'm sure he did. Christopher is loving and kind, with a heart as big as Texas. Sometimes, I look at Christopher and I see his dad in him, in his face, in his laugh. And other times, when I look into those mischievous brown eyes, I think I'm looking into a mirror.
Christopher, my precious son--- I know how heavy your heart is. I know what it's like to go through the emotions you're going through right now. I've been there. I hope that what I've written will make you smile and lighten the heavy load you carry in your heart right now. I hope you realize that your dad and I shared some good memories. And son, remember this--you gave all, you did all you could do. Have no regrets---ever. As I've said-I admire you soooo much for what you did for your father. I love you son--MOMA.

Leo and Donna Mahan
Lawton, OK
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Monday, October 20, 2014

My oldest friend you will be missed. Thanks for all of the great memories we shared over the past 50 years. You were always in my thoughts and especially lately as my grandson and I have begun building his first car.

Jill Blankenship
Conway, AR
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Monday, October 20, 2014

I remember Jimmy when we were teenagers. He was going to UCA and was a brilliant student. When he cared for someone, it was with his whole heart. He married my lifelong friend and they had a son, Christopher. I am positive his son was gifted with his goodness and will pass that to future generations. Jimmy had a very fun loving side as a teenager. He was funny, a good listener, loved girls and cars as much as any young man does.

I am sorry for your loss and pray for you during this difficult time.