William Patterson Obituary
The memory of William Patterson (Washington, District of Columbia), who passed away on May 17, 2025 at the age of 80, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Patterson to pay them a last tribute.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Hayward Patterson and Mary Alice Usual Patterson; his wife Betty Patterson; his sister Fayola Modupe (Janet Wilson); his nephew Keith Wilson; his goddaughter Lecia Ross; his children, Natashya Smith (Fitzgerald), Kashyet Jones, Veronica Patterson and Edward Staton III; his grandchildren, Nicole Smith, Thomas Smith, Tyler Johnson, Tyson Johnson, TyTaleia Johnson, Sayge Brown and Kash "Big Bucks" of Missouri; his niece Kim Wilson; his great-niece Kasheia Jones; his brothers-in-law, Hakim Rahman, Samuel Ross Jr. (Peggy), Johnny Ross (Sandra) and Billy Ross; and his godchildren, Tanika Jordan, Crystal McCane, Malcolm White and Marriah Jones.
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 28th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (4934 B St SE, Washington, DC 20019).
