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Celebration of Life Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Gathering of Friends: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Kenny Patterson, age 69, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at his home in Xenia.
Kenny was born October 8, 1945, in Flora, IL to Earl and Lena (Sanders) Patterson. He married Joy Kaye Colvin on March 8, 1969 in Flora.
From 1976 to 1984, Kenny and Joy owned Peavlers Shopping Center at the West Y in Flora. He also worked as a roughneck in the oilfield with Leon Perry. Kenny began his truck driving career in 1978 and was an owner-operator till 1991, when he became a company driver for Bulkmatic. He drove for Inway, Bulkmatic, Carry Transit, Crete Carriers, and finished his career at home with a local company, Ed Lewis Trucking. Kenny won Top Driver of the Year Award with Inway and was a driver trainer for 13 years with Bulkmatic Transport, where he placed second out of 53 drivers in the company truck rodeo in 1999. Kenny loved the freedom of the road, driving 4 ½ million miles over the years, and always made a friend wherever he stopped. Kenny’s other love was following his favorite baseball team, the Chicago Cubs.
He is survived by his wife: Joy Patterson of Xenia; children: Brian Patterson, Eric Patterson (Wendy Swatosh), Michelle (Larry) Meares, Michael (Mindy) Patterson; grandchildren: Brandon, Bethani, Donnie, Carissa, Haley, Tabitha, Jordan, Gabi, and Anabelle; great-grandchildren: Tanner, Miayah, Jayden, Lyric, Braylon, Sutton, Justice, Jaelyn, Alexis, Peyton, Noah, Parker, and Claire; one sister: Betty (Duane) Bryant of Flora; three sisters-in-law: Ruby Bohlen of Champaign, Gertie Patterson of Flora, and Jo Reynolds of Whittier, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters.
A Celebration of Life Service for Kenny Patterson will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with a gathering of friends prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. Memorial donations may be given to the family to assist with expenses and may be sent to Frank & Bright Funeral Home, 500 N. Main St., Flora, IL 62839. Online condolences may be sent to www.frankandbright.com.
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Joy, prayers are with you and your family .
Joy i'm so sorry for your loss.Kenny fought a good battle and won for He's in his heavenly home.Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Kenny's family. Sorry for your loss. RIP, Kenny.
WILL MISS HIM SOO MUCH!! LOVE MY FAMILY WITH ALL MY HEART!!GOD BLESS AND COMFORT!!!! REST IN PEACE MY SWEET BROTHER!!!!!
Joy, my deepest sympathy to you and your family! I have you all in my thoughts and prayers!
Joy so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and the family.
So sorry for your lost. Kenny was a dear childhood friend. May GOD bless you and your family.
Praying for your family.
Joy, Sympathy and prayers for you during this difficult time.
Joy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss, I know the love you all have for Kenny and will miss him so much. You all are in my prayers. Hugs to you.
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss
Joy our prayers for comfort for you and the family. Sorrowful yet rejoicing . Love you!
So sorry for your loss Kenny was a great friend
Hugs and Prayers to The Family.
So sorry for the family's loss, sending many prayers for comfort and peace.
Joy, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Kenny. We will be praying for you all.
it's been a long, hard battle for all of you may God's spirit be with you in the coming days and weeks
May Our Lord God Be with all of You and comfort You at this Difficult Time.
So sorry Joy, Michelle and family.
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss.
Prayers for the difficult days ahead.
Joy, Michelle, and family, We're so sorry for your loss. We love you, and we're praying for you.
So very sorry for the loss of a great man GOd has him in his keeping... Hugs to all
Our prayers and condolences go out to your family. Kenny was a great friend.
Prayers for Joy and family. Sorry for your loss!
We are so sorry for your loss.... Everyone in the family is in our thoughts and prayers..
I'm so sorry for your loss. Remember the happy times and know he is now in God's loving care.
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and yours at this difficult time. We are always here if you need anything at all.
Our prayers and condolences goes out to the family. He'll be missed by many.
Our sincere condolences to the Patterson family...Kenny was such a great guy , i remember unloading lots of bulkamatic trucks for him, and him and Larry always made me laugh, a long time friend of my family.
My love and thoughts to you Joy and Betty and all the family. We will be down soon to see all of you.
Sending hugs to remind you that you will always be surrounded by his/His love. Thinking of you always.
I am so sorry to hear about Kenny. We were grade school friends. Kenny was a really great person and liked by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Barbara (Fitzjarrald) Ford
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