Dr. Patterson

Dr. George Graham Patterson, age 77, of 4560 Friendship-Patterson Mill Rd., passed away Wednesday January 3, 2007 at Duke Medical Center in Durham. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Dr. Hobart and Nina Patterson and husband of Nina Wilson Patterson who survives. Dr. Patterson retired as a Dental Practitioner after 43 years. He was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church. He graduated from Elon College and the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry, and served as a Major in the U.S. Air Force. He was an avid airplane pilot, a former President of the NC Aero Club and had served as President of the Airport Authority. Dr. Patterson was a member of the Antique Auto Club and the Studebaker Club, was a former President of the Alamance Civitan Club and had served on the E.M. Holt School Board. He was known to be a staunch Republican, an avid woodworker, and an animal lover. Survivors include his wife Nina Wilson Patterson of the home; children, Dr. David Patterson and wife Ruth, George Patterson and wife Joan all of Burlington; Jane Eddy and husband Dr. Ralph Eddy of Asheboro, Susan Muir of Charlotte and Frank Patterson of Burlington; grandchildren, Brian Patterson, Dr. Stuart Patterson, Nathan Patterson, Will Patterson, Lori Beth Patterson, Robert Patterson, Katie Wall and Michael Eddy; great grandson, Blake Patterson; brother John Patterson and wife Ann and sister Jean Mann and husband Chuck all of Burlington and a special great aunt Nannie Keck. He was preceded in death by his sister Ann Livingston. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday January 7, 2007 at Friendship United Methodist Church by Rev. Al Horne and Rev. Jack Page. Interment will follow in the Friendship United Methodist Church Cemetery. Dr. Patterson will remain at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory until being taken to the church where he will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the funeral service. The family will receive friends at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory from 5-7 PM Saturday and at other times at his home. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@lowefuneralhome.com.