Ralph Edward Patterson Sr. was born March 17, 1943 at St. Louis, Mo. the son of Lawrence and Bertha (Fisher) Patterson and passed away on November 15, 2021 at Farmington, Missouri at the age of 78 years.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Phyllis F. Harris) Patterson who he married on April 8, 1961 at St. Louis. Brothers Lawrence Patterson, Cecil Patterson, Kenny Patterson & Fred Patterson.

Ralph is survived by his children Ralph E. Patterson (Mayumi), Johnny Patterson (Sandy) and Lawrence Alvin Ray Patterson, Three (3) sisters Ella Patterson, Wanda Talley & Brenda Peters. Five (5) grandchildren Ralph Patterson III, Justin Patterson, Greg Patterson, Josh Patterson & Danelle Patterson, one (1) great grandchild Peyton.

Ralph enjoyed fishing.