James Patterson

Mr. James Patterson, age 53 of Blairsville, GA, passed away early Monday Morning June 15, 2009 at his home. Mr. Patterson was born in Towns, GA to Eugene Patterson and Daisy Emerson Patterson . He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Blairsville. Mr. Patterson was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Patterson, a sister, Linda Thornley and a brother, Bobby Patterson.

Survivors include: mother, Daisy Emerson Patterson of Blairsville, daughter, Jamie Norman of Stark, FL, sister, Betty Hooper of Blairsville, brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Brenda Patterson of McDonough, GA, sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Ricky Rowland of Blairsville, brother, Larry Patterson of Blairsville and brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and Debbie Patterson, also of Blairsville. Many nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 2:00 PM from the Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev. Waymon Lovell and Rev. Cotton Harris officiating. Music will be provided by Jackie Smith and Amanda Patterson. Interment will follow in the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are: Michael Colwell, John Thornley, Nathaniel Hooper, Daryl Allen, Jesse Mull and Matt Patterson. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers are: Chris Patterson and Brian Patterson.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 until 9:00 pm.


The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, GA is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com