of Marshall, AR
June 25, 1922 - October 12, 2024
Ralph Daniel Patterson, age 102, of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this earthly life on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at Highland Court in Marshall. He was born in Marshall, Arkansas on June 25th, 1922 to Daniel Jackson Patterson and Elizabeth DePriest Patterson.
Ralph worked in the shipyards as a welder during WWII after he was medically discharged from the Army due to an injury suffered during training. After moving to Soledad, California he worked for the Garden Produce Company until moving to Chandler, Arizona. In Chandler, Ralph worked as a mechanic for his brother, Gene Patterson's company, Patterson Leveling and Tillage from 1949 until 1960. The family moved back to Salinas, California where Ralph finished his career as a Master Welder before retiring and returning to his hometown of Marshall, Arkansas.
Survivors include his children, Phyllis Patterson of Sacramento, California, Jack Patterson (Loraine) of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Eugene Patterson of Hollister, California. Ralph is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, too numerous to mention but loved by all.
Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Lizzie Patterson; one son, Timothy Heath Patterson; his spouse and companion for 20 plus years, Ada Utley and siblings, Thomas, Clara, James, Bonnie, Agnes and William.
Funeral services for Ralph will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Matt Patterson and Jerry Patterson officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 till 2:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will follow in McDaniel Cemetery near Snowball where Ralph will be laid to rest with Masonic honors. Friends and family will serve as bearers.
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16 Condolence(s)
Paul Mocettini
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Rest peacefully Uncle Ralph.
Nina Baysi ger
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
RIP Uncle Ralph You were such a joyful man
Lisa Jones Stewart
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Ralph and Ada together were a couple of lovebugs !! When Ada was in the nursing he came and got her every weekend. I would have loved to have known them years ago. They were a lot of fun
Betsy Yates Riehle
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
My Uncle Ralph was a great dancer and romancer. When they lived in Arizona we visited a lot. Uncle Ralph was always good for a funny story. But I was also a little afraid of him because I knew he would have swatted me along with my cousins. One summer he let Jack come stay with us. What fun we had. I know Uncle Ralph is at peace.
Phyllis Patterson
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Dad, I am so happy we had the time we did together. I love you very much. Your daughter. Phyllis Ann
Bruce Stewart
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Prayers for the family and friends he leaves behind.
Sylvia House
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Prayers for the family. He was a special man and we all loved him. He will be missed.
Pat Halsted
Monday, October 14, 2024
I was very sorry to see Ralph had passed away. He was always a pleasure to visit with. Prayers of peace and comfort for his family.
Melissa Tyler
Monday, October 14, 2024
Forever my favorite. You made it home darling. Prayers and love for Jack and family!
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Monday, October 14, 2024
Ralph was a real friend. He came to visit me about every time he came to Marshall. He was always happy and always had a big smile. He told me some good stories that I wish I had made notes on
James and Jeri White
Monday, October 14, 2024
Our deepest sympathy
Casey Morrison
Sunday, October 13, 2024
R.I.P. Ralph . We will miss you . You were a very sweet man who loved to give kisses. I’ll miss seeing you wheeling around wearing your CowBoy hat snacking.
Lora Patterson Hanson
Sunday, October 13, 2024
I am so glad that my sister, Rebecca and I came to Arkansas and met you and cousin Richard Akins at the Rock Creek Cemetery several years ago. We enjoyed our meeting so much and have talked about meeting up with you guys again but now Richard is gone and so are you! So maybe we can get together up in heaven!
Eddie and Pam Cannada
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Our deepest sympathy.
Ann Gorecke
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Ralph was a wonderful person. We all loved him at Highland Court. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to his family.
Cheryl Hensley
Saturday, October 12, 2024
I loved this guy. Rest n peace Ralph. You were a pleasure!