Jason Patrick Obituary

Mr. Jason Corey Patrick, 44, of Bradyville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. He was born in Woodbury, Tennessee on Tuesday, September 2, 1980. Preceding him in death were his parents, Wanda Davis Patrick and Arzie James Patrick; brother, Joshua Derrick Patrick; grandparents, William Jessie and Ida Pearl Davis, Robert Wilson Patrick, and Mary Hillis Jones; uncles, Tommy Patrick and Arvil Mooneyham; and aunt, Helen Ferrell.

He is survived by his wife Amanda Patrick; daughters, Alysha Patrick and Rachel Patrick; sons, Jason Patrick and Ethan Patrick; brother, Russell Walls; father-in-law, Tim Ramsay; uncle, Barry (Elaine) Jones; aunts, Thelma Hibdon and Margie Walls; and step-brothers, Darrell Patrick and Jaime Patrick.

Jason grew up with the love of his mother, Wanda, and the love he and Joshua had for her only grew over the years. She was the firm hand and the gentle touch, the disciplinarian and the comforter, the swift punishment and the long-suffering prayer. Her influence pushed her boys to go on and work in fields where they could care for others. While Joshua took the path of healthcare and went into nursing, Jason found his talent working with machines.

Traditional school just wasn't for Jason, and he entered Job Corps, where he earned his GED and trained to be a diesel mechanic. It didn't take long before Jason landed a job with Bumper to Bumper doing diesel automotive repairs, but he didn't limit himself to just diesel vehicles. That may have been his profession, but he had a knack for working on any vehicle and enjoyed every minute of it.

Being a man's man, it probably isn't hard to believe that, other than cars, Jason's interests included women. However, he didn't want just any woman. He was looking for a woman who had the strength of his mother but would know she could depend on him. One night he went over to his girlfriend's house to visit, and he met her tenant, Amanda. He and Amanda hit it off and stayed up the whole night talking.

Rather than love at first sight, it was love at first conversation for them. Jason parted ways with his previous girlfriend knowing that he had found the one. Many dates involved riding around in his white Dodge Neon, where they could talk the evening away. Jason didn't want to let this one get away, so he popped the question and they were wed on May 27, 2005. 

From then on, he followed Amanda wherever she went. His goal was to be present in her life, especially the kids' lives when they came along. He wanted to be everything his father was not for him and his brother, and he was a good husband and dad. One of his favorite parts of being a dad was aggravating his kids, and he knew just how to do it.

Being a cut-up who enjoyed doing pranks, he could get under just about anyone's skin and then be laughing and friends the next minute. Other than his kids and Amanda, his father-in-law became a central focus of his jokes. He called Tim "Uncle Cracker" or "Super Cracker" and had many occurrences where he would catch him off guard with a prank. 

Jason was the king of popping up and scaring people. His feet walked softer than a cat on the hunt, but his personality was like a dog. You could try your best to get under his skin, but he was too nonchalant and relaxed to let anyone trip him up. He was just happy to have you putting in the effort and giving him some attention.

Though there were many positives in Jason's life, it wasn't all rainbows and butterflies. His life took turns that brought hard times, and he lost many of the aspects of his life he enjoyed and loved most. However, he tried to make the most of every situation. When his health began to fail and he could no longer work on cars, he found solace in sharpening knives and eating a good meal.

No matter what Jason went through, he didn't change at his core. He had a good heart and good intentions toward anyone he met. Like most of us, he had regrets about some of his past decisions, and he wanted to make changes. Up until his last day, he talked about getting better, getting back on his feet, and even potentially becoming a preacher. It is with deep sorrow that his family and friends lay him to rest, but they take comfort in knowing he is reunited with his mother and brother.

Visitation will be held at Gentry-Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 from 12-2 pm. Memorial services will follow on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 2 pm in the Gentry-Smith Funeral Home chapel. Interment will follow at Center Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to assist the family with expenses.

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