Donald Raye Patterson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donald Raye Patterson of Virginia Beach, Virginia, born in Lynchburg, Virginia, who passed away on April 24, 2023, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald Raye Patterson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry E. Patterson and Nora Alice Patterson; his wife Betty Jean Nichols Patterson; and his son Roger Wilson Drake, III. He is survived by: his children, Cindy Drake Hinrichs (Mike), Betty Drake Beard, Terri Lynne Drake and Timothy Walker Drake (Jennifer); his grandchildren, Samuel Blount Drewry, III (Ashleigh), Victoria Drewry Hansen (Nathan), Megan Nicole Drewry, Alexa Erika Hinrichs, Amanda Holloman Beard, Adam Douglas Beard, Ashley Beard Szilvay (Blake), Dr. Jessica Lynne Wigley, Steven Owen Wigley, Jr. and Ethan Ray Drake; his great grandchildren, Kayleigh, Anderson, Avery, Scarlet and Samuel; his siblings, Harry E. Patterson, Jr. and Nora Patterson Wood (Raymond); his siblings-in-law, Anne Nichols Eubanks (Sam), Debbie Nichols Andrezjewski (Terry), Sandra Nichols Gardner and Garland "Nick" W. Nichols, Jr.; and his friend Louise Mokszanowski. He is also survived by his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Norfolk Retirees Association, 1648 While Ln, Norfolk, Virginia 23518.
