John Robert 'Whisel' Patterson departed his life on February 4, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Jennie C. Patterson. He leaves to cherish his memories wife Diana L. Patterson; his father, Robert E. Patterson; daughters, LaQuishia R. Patterson, Sheralyn P. Forrest (Roderick Sr.), and Nikia N. Patterson; brothers Barry Patterson Sr. (Dinah), Michael Patterson Sr. (Shelia) and Floyd Patterson (Tamara) and seven grandchildren, all of Durham, NC.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Viewing will be one hour prior to the service at 1 p.m.