David Patterson, 71, of Floral, AR, passed away Sunday, November 7th, 2021. He was born on November 19th, 1949, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to the late Solomon Owen and Etta Faye Decker Patterson. Dave faithfully attended New Bethel Baptist Church in Floral. He enjoyed his family, hunting, his life on the farm and caring for all his animals. He was an electrician by trade. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam and was a proud patriot that loved his country dearly. Dave was a very hard worker, rising early to get to work on the farm, out in the electrical field, helping others, and, also, in the many other endeavors he pursued. He especially loved and was proud of his family, his Church family, and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father today due to his acceptance of Jesus Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Carol Sinks Patterson; two sisters, Karen Patterson, and Janet Allen; and one brother, Owen Patterson.

He is survived by his son David Patterson of Batesville, and his daughters, Gayla Danette Martin of Bono and Kerri Hart of Jonesboro; eight grandchildren, Austin Turner, Georgia Caroline, Scarlett, GiGi, Daniel and Lena Patterson, Cooper and Madelyn Hart; In addition, his stepdaughter, Lou Ann Hawks and her husband Jeffery of Mayflower, his step-son Tommy Walker and his wife Edie of Little Rock; six step-grandchildren: Will Walker and his wife Amber of Searcy, Morgan Hawks and his wife Haley of Alexander, Katie Hawks, Aaron Walker, Ally Walker, and Thomas Walker all of Little Rock, his step-great grandchildren, Josie and Luke Hawks, and a special pet, Rosie, and a host of other relatives and dear friends.

Memorial Graveside service will be Friday, November 12, 2021, at 2 P.M. in the Lawrence Memorial Park with Bro. Randy Altom officiating.

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