John Patterson

John Delmar Patterson, 90, of Cape Girardeau died on Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, at his residence.

He was born on Sept. 3, 1915, in Swink, Colo., the son of George and Ada Isaac Patterson. He and Mert Parks were married in April 1985 in Cape Girardeau.

Patterson served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of Christ Church of the Heartland. He was a steel worker for CFI in Pueblo, Calif.

Survivors include his wife; a sister, Eunice Davis of Enumclaw, Wash.; five grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and two sisters.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at the Ford & Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Zack Strong officiating. Burial will be in the Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Military honors will be provided by the VFW Post 3838.