(From Clark Funeral Home)George E. Patterson, 77, went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2023. George was born on April 16, 1946 in Joplin, Mo. He was the son of Stoney Patterson and Mary Long.
He was a truck driver for over forty years, driving for B & D Trucking, Simmons Foods and Price Trucking. He also drove a bus for the Neosho School District. He was united in marriage with the love of his life, Sherry, on September 7, 1968 in Neosho.
George’s greatest joy was his family. He referred to himself as the richest man in the world, not in material things but in his family. Some of his favorite moments were spent at the lake riding jet skis with his grandkids and taking the family on pontoon rides. He also loved racing at Mo-Kan Dragway and he was really good at it! He always drew the largest group of fans.
George’s greatest joy was his family. He referred to himself as the richest man in the world, not in material things but in his family. Some of his favorite moments were spent at the lake riding jet skis with his grandkids and taking the family on pontoon rides. He also loved racing at Mo-Kan Dragway and he was really good at it! He always drew the largest group of fans.
When he came to know the Lord, he was diligent in reading God's word and staying true to his faith. Those of us including his daughters seen God's amazing love unfold in him right before our eyes. No matter what he faced, he would remind his family that God was in control. He was known for his smile and his infectious laugh and was loved and adored by everyone that knew him. He was a member of New Life Fellowship in Neosho.
George is survived by his daughters, Paula Anderson (Joel) and Crystal McGehee (Greg). Seven grandchildren: Ryan Cannon, Josh Cannon, Kayla Cannon, Garrett McGehee, Connor McGehee, Seth McGehee, and Melinda Crouch. Ten Great Grandchildren: Brynnleigh (Little Rose), Waylon (Little Man), Bella, Justin, Owen, Eli, Anna, Grayson, Payton, Harley, and Deon. Additional survivors include his brothers, Jerry Patterson and Edward Patterson, his sisters, Argie Mathes and Linda Vanderhoofen, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends.
George was preceded in death by his wife Sherry, his grandson, Ryan Cannon, his brother Alvin Patterson and sisters, Janie Aldridge and Katherine Lomus.
There will be a visitation on Friday, August 11, between 9:30-10:00 AM at New Life Fellowship Church in Neosho, and after, the funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM. Pastor Mark Buzzard will be officiating. The burial will follow at Gibson Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Joel Anderson, Greg McGehee, Connor McGehee, Garrett McGehee, Tim Kellogg, Jake Penny, and Josh Cannon.
In honor of George, the family has requested donations be made to New Life Fellowship Church, In care of Clark Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 66, Neosho, MO, 64850.
George is survived by his daughters, Paula Anderson (Joel) and Crystal McGehee (Greg). Seven grandchildren: Ryan Cannon, Josh Cannon, Kayla Cannon, Garrett McGehee, Connor McGehee, Seth McGehee, and Melinda Crouch. Ten Great Grandchildren: Brynnleigh (Little Rose), Waylon (Little Man), Bella, Justin, Owen, Eli, Anna, Grayson, Payton, Harley, and Deon. Additional survivors include his brothers, Jerry Patterson and Edward Patterson, his sisters, Argie Mathes and Linda Vanderhoofen, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends.
George was preceded in death by his wife Sherry, his grandson, Ryan Cannon, his brother Alvin Patterson and sisters, Janie Aldridge and Katherine Lomus.
There will be a visitation on Friday, August 11, between 9:30-10:00 AM at New Life Fellowship Church in Neosho, and after, the funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM. Pastor Mark Buzzard will be officiating. The burial will follow at Gibson Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Joel Anderson, Greg McGehee, Connor McGehee, Garrett McGehee, Tim Kellogg, Jake Penny, and Josh Cannon.
In honor of George, the family has requested donations be made to New Life Fellowship Church, In care of Clark Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 66, Neosho, MO, 64850.
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