Kevin "Earl" Patterson, Sr.

Kevin “Earl” Patterson, Sr., 54, of Washington, lost his battle to cancer on May 18, 2023, in his home, surrounded by loving family. He was born on September 27, 1968, in Washington, the son of Diana L. Patterson, and the late Homer B. Patterson. Kevin was a 1987 graduate of Washington High School. Mr. Patterson worked as a cook at the Washington Elks Lodge. An avid sports fan, Kevin loved watching all sports on television, especially golf, and was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan. He coached basketball, softball and baseball for the teams his children played for. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his children and granddaughter. Kevin met the love of his life, Kimberly Jo Cox, in 1989. They were married on December 30, 2005. Surviving, in addition to his mother and wife are a daughter Kayla (Taylen) Gorby; a son, Kevin Patterson Jr.; three brothers, Terry (Brenda) Levers, Tim (Linda) Levers, and Brian (Michelle) Patterson; a sister, Amy (Grant) Molinaro, his granddaughter, and light of his life, Taelyn Gorby; his mother-in-law, Fran Cox; an aunt, Diana Cochran; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Deceased is a brother William "Bill" Levers. Friends and family are welcome to join a memorial gathering on Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Washington Elks Lodge, 138 East Maiden Street, Washington. A service will immediately follow the gathering at 11:00 am. Arrangements are entrusted to William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington. An online guest book is available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.