Kenneth Eugene Patterson

Kenneth “Kenny” Eugene Patterson, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Born in Nash County, NC on December 21, 1953, he was the son of Marvin Ray Patterson and Margaret B. Patterson. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin.

Kenny worked for over 40 years in the upholstery business. He was a loving son, fiancé, father, brother, and friend to all. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Kenny leaves behind to cherish his memory, mother, Margaret B. Patterson of Rocky Mount; fiancé, Janice Owens of Rocky Mount; son, Dylan Patterson and his fiancé, Bethany Williams; brother, Alton “Ray” Patterson and wife, Annette; sister, Donna P. Bragg of Rocky Mount; and many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Lt. Jonathan and Dawn Whitaker officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice, 920 Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27835 or Salvation Army, 420 Paul Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.

The family would like to thank The Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice for their dedicated service in caring for Kenny.