Lawrence (Pat) Patterson, 84, of Keithville, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born January 10, 1928 in Shelby County to Emmitt L. Patterson and Jessie Goodman Patterson. Mr. Patterson was a member of Grawood Baptist Church in Keithville, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, February 13, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Old Home Cemetery in Joaquin with Bro. Tom Carlton presiding.

Pallbearers will be Jason Falkenberry, Matt Whitfield, Greg Patterson, Cody Patterson, Josh Howe and Brandon Screws.

He is survived by:
Wife: Nell Patterson of Keithville, Louisiana

Daughters:
Beverly Falkenberry and husband, Frank of Keithville
Rhonda Laird and husband, Glenn of Keithville
Gail Screws and husband, Aaron of Keithville

Son: Brad Patterson and wife, Cheryl of Greenwood, Louisiana

Eight Grandchildren

Seven Great Grandchildren

Sister: Alma Cox and husband, Lee of Ridgecrest, California

His faithful companion: Stretch