Gilbert Dale Patterson, 85, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on September 27, 2025 at Testa Family Hospice House. Born July 17, 1940 in Cleveland County, NC, he was the son of the late Leonard and Kathleen Lovelace Patterson and was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Jeff and Isaac "Ike" Patterson. Gilbert was the perfect example of a hard worker who took immense pride in doing the job right, no matter what it may be. Whether he was applying coats of paint with intense scrutiny, lovingly manicuring a lawn, or contracting with Southern Bell, you could be sure that Gilbert was expending every effort to make sure his work was up to his standards and done to the best of his ability. He was industrious across decades as a painter, subcontractor in telecommunications, operator of Gilbert Patterson Lawn Service, and employee of Cleveland County Schools. Gilbert was heavily involved with his community as a lifelong member of Patterson Grove Baptist Church, a member of the Bethware Progressive Club, and a founding member of the Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department. He could fix just about anything, and even if he couldn't, he'd jerry-rig it. Gilbert will be fondly remembered as a dedicated husband, loving father, doting Papaw, and a good and loyal friend.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 66 years, Sadie Patterson
Daughters: Jerri Tate (Dexter) and Johnna Wyte (Mark), both of Kings Mountain
Special Niece: Melanie Souza (Brian) of Fort Mill, SC
Grandchildren: Courtney Humphries (Daniel), Cline Tate (Kacey), Crystal Shoe (Jase), Hannah Moore (Andrew), Seth Wyte, and William Souza
Great-grandchildren: Luke, Hayden, and Addisyn Humphries, Cade and Cooper Tate, Hudson and Wesley Shoe, and Brody Moore

FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. at Patterson Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Brad Bridges officiating

VISITATION: Monday, September 29, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. in the Parlor of Harris Funeral Home

INTERMENT: Patterson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

MEMORIALS: Donations in Gilbert's memory may be made to the Building Fund at Patterson Grove Baptist Church at 301 Oak Grove Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or online at www.pgbckm.org or to Testa Family Hospice House at 321 Kings Mountain Blvd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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