Michael Paul Patterson

Michael Paul Patterson (Mike) age 72 of Williamsport, MD formerly of Knoxville, TN, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Arlene, parents; Raymond and Shirley and his much-loved yellow lab, Jazz. 

Mike is survived by his loving children, Beth (John) Mendez and Lynn (Nick) Klett and grandchildren; Elias, Grace and Eleanor Mendez and Hope, Henry and Michael Klett. He is also survived by a sister, Pamela Baddou, brother and sister in-law Charles and Ann Dillon and nieces and a nephew. 

Mike was an avid photographer and enjoyed spending time with his family.

The family will receive friends 1:00-2:00PM Saturday, September 2, 2023, at St James Episcopal Church followed by a celebration of life at 2:00PM with Father John Mark Wiggers officiating, St James Episcopal Church 1101 N. Broadway Knoxville, TN 37917 internment to follow at Clapps Chapel Cemetery.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/donate/ or your favorite charity.