Charles James "C.J." Patterson, age 86 of Blairsville, formerly of Dalton, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2008 at his home. Mr. Patterson was born Saturday, July 22, 1922 in Union County, GA to the late Harley Patterson and the late Beadie Mae Turner Patterson. Mr. Patterson attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Survivors include: wife, Regina Foster Patterson of Blairsville, GA, son & daughter-in-law, Michael and Elaine Patterson of Dalton, GA, son, Mark James Patterson of Blairsville, GA, sister, Jean Raper of Allen Park, MI, grandchildren, Jason Patterson and Tanya Brown, great grandchildren, Cobey and Alden Patterson and Harley Brown. Nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 20, 2008 at 2:00 PM from the Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Weaver officiating. Music will be provided by the Mt. Zion Singers. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are: Kent Foster, Steve Foster, Keith Foster, Jr., Terry Foster, Parker Foster and Kenneth Hemphill.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-9 PM, Sunday, October 19.
The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.