Loyde Carl Patterson

Loyde C. Patterson, 74, of Ft. Gaines, GA formerly of Albany died November 1, 2011 at his residence. Memorial services will be conducted Friday at 11:00 AM (EST), 10:00 AM (CST) at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Eufaula, AL. Father David Shoemaker will officiate.

A native of Danbury, IA, Mr. Patterson had resided in Ft. Gaines, GA for the past seventeen years, moving from Albany, GA. He was retired from Mars, Inc. and was of the Catholic faith.

Survivors include his wife, Irene Patterson of Ft. Gaines, GA, three daughters, Julie Davis of Olathe, KS, Christine Patterson of New York, NY and Jennifer Cross and her husband, Eric of Atlanta, GA, a sister, Reba Benschoter, Omaha, NE, three grandchildren, William Davis of Olathe, KS, Emily Cross and Adam Cross both of Atlanta, GA.

In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations to Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 515 W. Broad Street, Eufaula, AL, Albany Community Hospice, 320 Foundation Lane, Albany, GA 31707 or The Georgia Chapter of the Lung Cancer Alliance.