Kenneth (Kenny) L. Patterson (68) passed peacefully December 23, 2020 in the comfort of his home with family by his side. He is preceded in death by his faithful loving wife Janet Patterson, his brother David Patterson and his sister Shirley Riggs. He is survived by his four sons Jason, Cliff (Bri), Brad (Krissy) and Dusty, 5 grandchildren (and another on the way), and his brother Douglas Patterson.
Kenny was born October 1, 1952 in Coatesville, PA. As a teenager his family moved to the Apopka area where he met Janet (Jay). They were married August 14, 1971. Kenny and Janet settled in the West Volusia area in 1975 after his service in the Navy was fulfilled.
Kenny became a familiar face once he took over the local auto repair in Osteen, Fl in 1980. Kenny's Service Center was the small town go-to shop for full service auto repair from 1980 to 1996. After selling his business, his integrity and honesty followed him and Jay to their next business venture, American Auto Salvage & Recycling in Debary, Fl.
Still in operation today, American Auto Salvage & Recycling is a reflection of his passions: American patriotism and recycling. The entry is decorated with his favorite automotive and folk Americana, there is a section for reselling recycled material (because he thought it was a waste to scrap it!), a large collection of antique autos where patrons can pull parts for their classic car and all the equipment to recycle the tons upon tons of metal that come through the gates each year.
He embodied the nostalgia of a small town America to all who entered his business. Many came by not to purchase or sell, but just to talk to him. Nothing was off limits in his office. He'd talk politics with you, discuss religion or tell you why it was important to buy American. At his business, the customer was not always right and he'd tell you why with a joke and a smile. He had a song for life's altercations and a memorable quote for every situation.
While he never fully recovered from the loss of his wife, Jay, in 2014, in the years that followed Kenny was comforted and encouraged with a more devoted embrace of the Christian faith, which his wife modeled before all who knew her. His children are at peace knowing he is safe in his Savior's hand at this very moment.
Kenny was born October 1, 1952 in Coatesville, PA. As a teenager his family moved to the Apopka area where he met Janet (Jay). They were married August 14, 1971. Kenny and Janet settled in the West Volusia area in 1975 after his service in the Navy was fulfilled.
Kenny became a familiar face once he took over the local auto repair in Osteen, Fl in 1980. Kenny's Service Center was the small town go-to shop for full service auto repair from 1980 to 1996. After selling his business, his integrity and honesty followed him and Jay to their next business venture, American Auto Salvage & Recycling in Debary, Fl.
Still in operation today, American Auto Salvage & Recycling is a reflection of his passions: American patriotism and recycling. The entry is decorated with his favorite automotive and folk Americana, there is a section for reselling recycled material (because he thought it was a waste to scrap it!), a large collection of antique autos where patrons can pull parts for their classic car and all the equipment to recycle the tons upon tons of metal that come through the gates each year.
He embodied the nostalgia of a small town America to all who entered his business. Many came by not to purchase or sell, but just to talk to him. Nothing was off limits in his office. He'd talk politics with you, discuss religion or tell you why it was important to buy American. At his business, the customer was not always right and he'd tell you why with a joke and a smile. He had a song for life's altercations and a memorable quote for every situation.
While he never fully recovered from the loss of his wife, Jay, in 2014, in the years that followed Kenny was comforted and encouraged with a more devoted embrace of the Christian faith, which his wife modeled before all who knew her. His children are at peace knowing he is safe in his Savior's hand at this very moment.
Kenneth (Kenny) L. Patterson (68) passed peacefully December 23, 2020 in the comfort of his home with family by his side. He is preceded in death by his faithful loving wife Janet Patterson, his brother David Patterson and his sister Shirley Riggs. He is survived by his four sons Jason, Cliff (Bri), Brad (Krissy) and Dusty, 5 grandchildren (and another on the way), and his brother Douglas Patterson.
Kenny was born October 1, 1952 in Coatesville, PA. As a teenager his family moved to the Apopka area where he met Janet (Jay). They were married August 14, 1971. Kenny and Janet settled in the West Volusia area in 1975 after his service in the Navy was fulfilled.
Kenny became a familiar face once he took over the local auto repair in Osteen, Fl in 1980. Kenny's Service Center was the small town go-to shop for full service auto repair from 1980 to 1996. After selling his business, his integrity and honesty followed him and Jay to their next business venture, American Auto Salvage & Recycling in Debary, Fl.
Still in operation today, American Auto Salvage & Recycling is a reflection of his passions: American patriotism and recycling. The entry is decorated with his favorite automotive and folk Americana, there is a section for reselling recycled material (because he thought it was a waste to scrap it!), a large collection of antique autos where patrons can pull parts for their classic car and all the equipment to recycle the tons upon tons of metal that come through the gates each year.
He embodied the nostalgia of a small town America to all who entered his business. Many came by not to purchase or sell, but just to talk to him. Nothing was off limits in his office. He'd talk politics with you, discuss religion or tell you why it was important to buy American. At his business, the customer was not always right and he'd tell you why with a joke and a smile. He had a song for life's altercations and a memorable quote for every situation.
While he never fully recovered from the loss of his wife, Jay, in 2014, in the years that followed Kenny was comforted and encouraged with a more devoted embrace of the Christian faith, which his wife modeled before all who knew her. His children are at peace knowing he is safe in his Savior's hand at this very moment.
Kenny was born October 1, 1952 in Coatesville, PA. As a teenager his family moved to the Apopka area where he met Janet (Jay). They were married August 14, 1971. Kenny and Janet settled in the West Volusia area in 1975 after his service in the Navy was fulfilled.
Kenny became a familiar face once he took over the local auto repair in Osteen, Fl in 1980. Kenny's Service Center was the small town go-to shop for full service auto repair from 1980 to 1996. After selling his business, his integrity and honesty followed him and Jay to their next business venture, American Auto Salvage & Recycling in Debary, Fl.
Still in operation today, American Auto Salvage & Recycling is a reflection of his passions: American patriotism and recycling. The entry is decorated with his favorite automotive and folk Americana, there is a section for reselling recycled material (because he thought it was a waste to scrap it!), a large collection of antique autos where patrons can pull parts for their classic car and all the equipment to recycle the tons upon tons of metal that come through the gates each year.
He embodied the nostalgia of a small town America to all who entered his business. Many came by not to purchase or sell, but just to talk to him. Nothing was off limits in his office. He'd talk politics with you, discuss religion or tell you why it was important to buy American. At his business, the customer was not always right and he'd tell you why with a joke and a smile. He had a song for life's altercations and a memorable quote for every situation.
While he never fully recovered from the loss of his wife, Jay, in 2014, in the years that followed Kenny was comforted and encouraged with a more devoted embrace of the Christian faith, which his wife modeled before all who knew her. His children are at peace knowing he is safe in his Savior's hand at this very moment.
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