Kenneth Ray Patterson

Mr. Kenneth R. Patterson, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS died Thursday, May 9, 2013, in Ocean Springs. He was a lifelong resident of Mississippi and a longtime resident of the coast. He retired from the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Patterson was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. Patterson, parents, Daisy Lovelle Patterson and William T. Patterson and a grandchild, Christopher Bush. Survivors include three children, Ray Patterson of Wingate, NC, Ann LaSalle of Ocean Springs, MS and Deana Bush of Gautier, MS, three siblings, Wayne Patterson of Warner Robbins, GA, Travis Patterson of Lafayette County, MS and Mary Ruth Tudor Steward of Pontotoc County, MS and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, May 12, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Friends may visit one hour prior to service. Burial will follow in Biloxi National Cemetery.