Melvin Lynn Patterson, age 64 of Clanton, passed away on July 18, 2022 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL. He was born in Chilton County, AL on September 28, 1957; the son of the late Milton Patterson and the late Nettie Irene Muir Patterson.
He was a loving Father and Grandfather. He was passionate about being outdoors, he loved hunting, fishing, metal detecting, and panning for gold.
He is survived by: Son, Kevin (Christi) Patterson of Marbury; Son, Eric (Summer) Patterson of Clanton; Granddaughter, Selena Nichole Patterson of Marbury; Grandson, Brian Mitchell Patterson of Marbury; Granddaughter, Alison Ann Bazzell of Clanton; Grandson, Rodney Eli Patterson of Clanton; Sister, Bobbie Jean Powell of Clanton; Brother, Karl Wayne Patterson of Clanton; Sister, Annette Smitherman of Jemison; Sister, Teresa Diane Allred of Clanton; Sister, Tammie Denise Smitherman of Clanton.
He is preceded in death by: Father, Milton Patterson; Mother, Nettie Irene Muir Patterson; and Sister, Angela Darlene Patterson.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 3:00 pm from the Chapel of Ellison Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Hughes officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Burial will follow in the Clanton City Cemetery.
Final care and arrangements entrusted to the Ellison Memorial Funeral Home of Clanton, AL.
www.EllisonMemorialFuneralHome.com