Melvin Joel Patterson
Mel was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 24, 1941, to Joel and Velma Patterson. As a young boy, he moved with his family to Tulsa, Oklahoma. He worked for several companies in service and parts departments. After his retirement three years ago, he and Peg moved to Springfield, Missouri. He had a lifelong love of family, cars, and fishing.
Mel was preceded in death by his parents, Joel and Velma Patterson, and brother Allen. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Peg; son Roger and wife Suzi; son Randy and wife Sarah; 6 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren; brother Pat and wife Diana and family; and sister Hilda.
Contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Owasso and the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.
Memorial Services will be on Saturday, December 14, 3:00 pm, at First United Methodist Church in Owasso, Oklahoma.
Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel, 918-585-1151