Bobby Carroll Patterson


A resident of Cleveland County, Bobby was preceded in death by his grandson, Joshua Hoyle.

Mr. Patterson was an active member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church, the DAV, American

Legion, and the VFW.  He was honorably discharged from the 1st Marine Division of the US Marines

as a corporal.  He proudly leaves the legacy of being the most decorated Korean War veteran in

Cleveland County.  His medals include three purple hearts and the bronze star with valor.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Nancy Patterson, of the home; three daughters, Cynda

Cooper and husband Don of Lancaster, SC, Ann Hoyle and husband Jerry of Indian Trail, and Tanya

Howell and husband Charles of Shelby.  Grandchildren are Jeremy Harrill, Warren Cooper,

and great grandchildren Caleb Howell and Leah Hoyle.  Jessica Rich, Brandon Harrill, Dalton Cooper and Carol Howell, and great great grandchildren Noah and Ellie.  Other survivors are brothers-and sisters-in-law including Jim and Lo McMurry, Dale and Mildred McMurry, Carolyn and Art Hamrick, and Diann Langley, a special nephew

and niece, Gordon and Gail Langley, as well as numerous other nieces and nephews.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights

Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 and Poplar Springs Baptist Church, 1106 Poplar Springs Ch. Rd., Shelby,

NC  28152.

 The memorial service will be held at Poplar Springs Baptist Church on Thursday, March 29, 2012

at one o’clock with the Reverend Andy Oliver officiating.            The family will receive friends after

the service in the Family Life Center of Poplar Springs.  A private burial will precede the service.

 Cleveland Funeral Services and Crematory are serving the family.

Funeral Home:                                    Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory

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