Wayne Patterson, 70, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Monday, November 11, 2024 at Community Hospice House in Vidalia, Georgia.
Memorial services will be held 2 PM, Sunday, November 17, 2024, at The Paulk Funeral Home Chapel in Fitzgerald, Georgia, with the Rev. Dr. Lloyd Stembridge officiating. Interment will be private. The family will greet friends following the service in the chapel on Sunday.
Mr. Patterson was born March 18, 1954, in Sylvester, Georgia, to the late Willie Lee Patterson, Sr. & Virgie Boothe Patterson. After graduating high school, Mr. Patterson lived in the community since 1975. He owned and operated a used auto parts business.
He is survived by his son, Dr. Zachary Patterson of Dallas; two brothers: W.L. Patterson and Henry Patterson, both of Fitzgerald; and nephews, Jason Patterson, Bill Patterson, and Patrick Patterson.
The family wishes to gratefully acknowledge Mr. Patterson’s caregiver, Arlana Conner, as well as Tia Pridgen and Hospice Care Options for the compassionate care they gave to him.
Paulk Funeral Home, Fitzgerald, is in charge of arrangements.