James Craig Patterson

James Craig Patterson, age 69, of Johnson City, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 in the Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Patterson was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, a son of the late Craig Garfield Patterson and Bertha Lee Jackson Patterson. He was a veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his parents, Mr. Patterson was preceded in death by one brother, Tim Ray Patterson. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Patterson; one daughter, Sherri Goodwin and husband Dwight, of Gray, TN; one son, Randy Patterson and wife Marie, of Jonesborough, TN; four grandchildren, James Patterson and wife Jessica, Nick Patterson, Tyler Goodwin, and Trey Patterson; one great granddaughter, Kloe Patterson; three brothers, David Patterson and wife Jean, Larry Patterson and Steve Patterson and wife Tammy; three sisters, Charlotte Smith and husband Charlie, Jeanette Brown and husband Ralph, and Sharon Nance; and several nieces and nephews. At the request of Mr. Patterson, there will be no visitation or services. His wish was to be cremated. A private inurnment will be held at a later date in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, 1 Professional Park Drive, Johnson City, TN 37601. Arrangements are by Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 Oakland Ave., Johnson City, TN. 423-282-1521.