Willie Patterson Jr. Obituary
Willie Patterson Jr. (Grand Rapids, Michigan) passed away on September 17, 2026. Willie, born on June 21, 1942 in West Memphis, Arkansas, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Willie Patterson Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rev. W. L. Patterson and Lady Ruth W. Patterson; his siblings, Walter Patterson, Rev. Irma Jones and Rev. Haywood Calvin Patterson; and his granddaughter Paige Alexandria Patterson.
He is survived by: his children, Kevin Jackson, Willie L. Patterson III (Tena'e), Wynter L. Patterson and Keisha Ann Patterson; his stepson Gregory Washington; his grandchildren, Kelsea Noel Irene Patterson and Kingston Emmanuel Patterson; his pets, Maxwell and Gizmo; his siblings, Allena Cross, Thedosha Baker (Lyle), Ralph Patterson (Ann) and Barbara Brazil (Burnis); his sister-in-law Ruby Patterson; and his cousin Laverne Chester. He is also survived by nieces, nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at 900 Thomas St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. A celebration of life was held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
