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PATTERSON, Harold L. 1938-2020

PATTERSON, HOOSEMAN, EVANS, JENKINS

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 7/3/2020 at 11:47:28

Harold L. Patterson

April 21, 1938 - July 2, 2020

Obituary

Harold L. Patterson passed away on July 2, 2020,
of natural causes.

Harold was the sixth child of seven siblings – born 04/ 21/1938 to the late Isadore Patterson Sr. and Minnie Hooseman Patterson in Waterloo, IA.

Harold graduated in 1957 from East High School, fathered three daughters, Raygine, Linda, and Faith Duff. He was united in holy matrimony to the love of his life Avery Evans and fathered four children – Sheila, Harold Jr., Kevin Lamar and Airkas (Billy) Jenkins.

Harold provided for his family while in the Army Reserves and working at White Rose Cleaners. Later at John Deere, working nights and East High School during the day as a hall monitor. He became a member of Payne AME – under direction Rev. Rideout, this is where he worked as a faithful trustee. Harold became very passionate about working with young adults and the desire for community work. He retired from John Deere after 44 years in 1999. Harold began working with young adults from the correction facility and started, “Together We Can” projects, where he found his true passion working in the community until his illness.

Harold leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 63 years, Avery L.; their four children, Sheila, Harold Jr., Kevin Lamar and Airkas (Billy) Jenkins; five grandchildren, Derrious, Kevin (Cassandra), Devin (Amanda) Avery and Erik; 13 great-grandchildren, one brother, and a host of family and friends.

Preceded in death: his parents, Isadore and Minnie Patterson, three brothers, Isadore Jr., Floyd, and Lloyd Patterson, and two sisters, Cleora Cage, Jessie Lee Rodgers.

SOURCE: Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup funeral home


 

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