Joel T. “Pat” Patterson

December 26, 2015

Joel T. “Pat” Patterson, 80, of Seminole, AL passed away Monday, December 21, 2015. He was born and raised in Limestone County, AL. In high school, Pat played basketball, baseball, football and ran track for West Limestone High School. He held the high jump record for years. He served two years in the U.S. Army at the Panama Canal, moved to Pensacola in 1959 with Chemstand Corporation and retired after more than 30 years. He played softball for Chemstrand and was known for his pitching style. He coached his daughters’ softball teams and was known as Coach “P”.

He is preceded in death by his father, Grady Patterson; mother, Amy Belle Patterson; brothers, Eugene Patterson and Hartwell Patterson; sister, Sarah Schrimsher.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Rose Patterson; daughters, Tina Patterson-Reece and Joy and Jimmy Norton; grandsons, Ryne (Traci) Norton and Cameron Reece;  granddaughter, Sarah Norton; and a very special niece, Gina Schrimsher.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Residence, 10075 Hillview Road, Pensacola, FL 32514.

A memorial service was held Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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