Carl Patterson, age 81, died Wednesday, April 03, 2013 in Childress. Services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 06, 2013 in Trinity Worship Center with Ronnie Shoffner officiating. Burial will be in Childress Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Johnson Funeral Home on Friday, April 05, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Carl Patterson was born in Greenville, TX on August 27, 1931 to John and Ettie Patterson. He and Dorothy were married in 1953 and were married 60 years. Carl loved fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing dominoes on Sunday afternoons. The family would like to send a special thanks and appreciation to Dr. Henderson, Dr. Pratt, and to the CRMC Hospice. Carl was the last of his immediate family. He is preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings. Survivors Included: Wife - Dorothy Patterson, Childress, TX Daughter - LaDonna Gail Smith Son - Ronald DeLynn Patterson Grand Child - Christopher Shane Smith Grand Child - Miranda Gayle Keever Grand Child - Melissa LouAnn Patterson Grand Child - Trista Lynn Cameron Grand Child - Steven Eric Patterson Grand Child - Leah Beth Patterson Ten Great Grandchildren Six Step-Great Grandchildren Sister-in-law - Alice Patterson Please send any memorial contributions to Dorothy Patterson at 608 Avenue K SE in Childress, TX 79201