Jr. T. Patterson

Samuel Thorne Patterson, Jr., 71, of Petersburg, Virginia, died at his home on Wednesday, February 20, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances Vick Patterson and Samuel Thorne Patterson, and a brother George Vick Patterson. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Katherine Overton Patterson and one sister and brother-in-law, Ellen Daniel and Ronald R. Belton of Richmond. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Mr. Patterson graduated from Danville High School in 1955, Emory and Henry College in 1959, and Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1964. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960-1962. He was an Insurance Adjuster for State Farm Insurance Company in Staunton. In 1968, he entered Law Practice in Petersburg. During his practice he was appointed Substitute Judge in the General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court within the Eleventh Judicial District and Special Justice of the Eleventh Judicial District. Mr. Patterson was a member of Christ and Grace Episcopal Church. He served on the Vestry and was a regular participant in Sunday School and the 7:00 am Bible study. A celebration of his life will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Christ and Grace Episcopal Church. The Reverend David H. Teschner will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Christ and Grace Episcopal Church Youth, 1545 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, VA 23805. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .