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Ava, Missouri
Franklin Eugene Patterson, 81 years, 3 months passed away on January 26, 2024 in Ava, Missouri.
Frank was born October 26, 1942 in Washington, Illinois to Clyde and Leona (Jones) Patterson.
On November 14, 1970, Frank and Linda Mourton were united in marriage in St. Louis, Missouri. Together they had two children, Mike and Shelly.
He worked for the railroad many years and was a retired truck driver.
Frank liked playing pool with his friends, riding motorcycles, watching the K.C. Chiefs play, golfing and fishing. He liked being in the outdoors and he could fix almost anything. Most of all Frank loved helping people.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Mike Patterson; and his brother, Al Patterson.
Frank is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Shelly Pratt, of Lexington, MO; Bruce and Brian Patterson and Cheri Hoogs all of Idaho; grandchildren, Caitlin Shortt, Chandler Roberts, Madison Pratt, Blaze Pratt, Morgan Pratt, Ava Wallace and Ayden Wallace all of Missouri and several other grandchildren from Idaho; great grandchildren, Violet and Scarlett Shortt of Missouri and other great grandchildren of Idaho; one sister, Patricia Mueller; nieces; nephews and friends.
Memorial services for Frank will be Thursday, February, 1, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. in the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, MO. Officiating will be Pastor Buddy Boyd. Memorials may be made to American Heart Assoc.
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