Teddy Patterson

(From Greenfield Funeral Chapel)

Teddy Ray Patterson, of Lockwood, MO, departed this life on Monday, October 2, 2023, at the age of 84.

He was born on March 31, 1939 in Lamar, MO to Dewey and Roberta (Gardner) Patterson. Teddy graduated from Lockwood High School. 

He was united in marriage to Paulette Sue Thoreson on August 13, 1962 in Tulsa, OK. 

Teddy worked as a Boilermaker for Chicago Bridge and Iron constructing water towers. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed his fishing trips to Minnesota. Teddy loved his family, and spending time with his kids and grandkids. He especially liked playing cards with them.




Preceding him in death were his parents, Dewey and Roberta Patterson; his wife, Paulette Patterson; one son, Troy Patterson; one daughter, Tracie Germann; one brother, Dewey Patterson Jr.; and two sisters, Leta Hutton and Lena Mae Fanning.

Survivors include two sons, Todd Patterson and wife Becky of Lockwood, MO and Trent Patterson and wife Deanna of Afton, OK; three brothers, Larry Patterson and wife Janice of Lockwood, MO, Jerry Patterson and wife Carol of Golden City, MO, and Leon Patterson and wife Carol Ann of Golden City, MO; six grandchildren, Brandi Brabo and husband Stephen, Dakota Patterson, Destiney Grubbs and husband Brandon, Tristen Patterson and fiancé Tim Cummins, Ethan Patterson, and Owen Patterson; five great-grandchildren, Connor Brabo, Jade Brabo, Emma Brabo, Tinsley Patterson, and Hadley Grubbs; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Greenfield Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Pippenger Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral chapel. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pippenger Cemetery. Services are under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.