Milton Ray Patterson Obituary
We bid farewell to Milton Ray Patterson of Arp, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 25, 2025 at the age of 93. Milton touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Milton Ray Patterson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Grover Cleveland Patterson and Martha Lucy Davis Patterson; his wives, Maxine Yancy and Norma Stigile Craig; and his siblings, Etta Whitus, Lillie Richardson, Virdie, Fred, Elton and Truman Patterson.
He is survived by: his daughters, Linda Gail Knight (Hank) and Gwen Gilliam (Dennis); his stepdaughters, Carol Seals and Debbie Steed; his close friends, Bob and Wilma Phillips; his grandchildren, Randy Knight, Wendy Knight Grant (Mark), Amanda Gilliam Adair (Mark) and Elizabeth Gilliam Bailey (Leigh); his great grandchildren, Colton Preiser (Sarah), Chelsea Preiser, Tristen Marshall (BJ), Nicholas McNatt, Kathleen McNatt, Natalie Adair, Caroline Adair, Allison Bailey and Charlotte Bailey; his nephews, Randy and Larry Patterson; his sons-in-law, Hank Knight and Dennis Gilliam; and his grandsons-in-law, Mark Adair and Leigh Bailey. He is also survived by 6 great-great-grandchildren.
In place of flowers, the family asks for donations to one of his favorite charities, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
