Edward Lewis Patterson's Obituary
Edward Lewis Patterson, born March 23, 1941 and residing until his death at home in Ochelata, Oklahoma entered his heavenly home on April 13, 2023 at the age of 82. Born in Texas and moved by the grace of God to Oklahoma where he was blessed with adoptive parents Ezell and Wanda Patterson.
Edward rarely met a stranger and was loved by all that knew him, especially children and animals. His life was woven with God’s grace, and he was most thankful for his salvation and faith knowing he would be forever saved by the sacrifice of our Savior Jesus Christ. He was a creative storyteller, an avid outdoorsman, and devoted family man. Edward grew up in West Tulsa graduating from Webster High School in 1960, marrying his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Jean Phillips, on June 24th of the same year. Edward was a hard-working skilled laborer and retired proudly as a machinist from American Airlines in 2007.
Preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Patterson, parents Ezell and Wanda Patterson, siblings Patricia Kuhlenschmidt, Mary Lou Higginson, Leroy Motley, Lucille Frazier, Frieda Banks, Junior Thurman, and son-in-law Kent Holcomb. Edward is survived by his sister Bobbye Joyce Najera, his children Nina Doran and husband Tim, Rebecca Antle and husband Rex Robbie, Edward Lewis Patterson II and wife Bonnie, and Andrea Holcomb.
Edward took great joy in his large family and left behind generations to follow. Edward has seven grandchildren: Brent, Kyle, Cara, Ethan, Griffin, Amanda, and Emily. He has twelve great grandchildren: Taytin, Colton, Asher, Rayna, Hunter Lewis, Dax, Paisley, Langley, Layton, Eloise, Michael Edward, and another on the way.
The greatest legacy he leaves us is his love of God and how he spread the gospel to all who have been touched by his life.
Webcasting is available for those that cannot attend the service in person at the following link: https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/87204/hash:F022E7D3E5D8860F
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