After five years of declining health, Charles Paul “Buddy” Patterson, Jr., age 65, of 893 Pinecroft Rd., Danville, Va. went to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 17, 2017 at his home. Born February 2, 1952 in Danville, he was the son of Louise Pritchett Patterson and the late Charles Paul Patterson, Sr. Mr. Patterson grew up in Pittsylvania County before honorably serving in the U.S. Army. He was a Mason, a member of VFW Post 647, and American Legion Post 1097. He loved his job at Tri-City Mechanical and he also loved to garden (vegetables and flowers), fish, camp, and spend time at the beach. Buddy loved his feathered and furry friends who lived outside his windows. He always saw to it that his bird feeders were well stocked and the corn feeder was ready for his neighborly squirrels. He also loved spending time with his friends, his children, his grandchildren, and his girlfriend, Judy Cramer.

Mr. Patterson is survived by three daughters, Anne Lynn Patterson and Ryan Patterson of Danville, and April Daly (Patrick) of Summerfield, NC, a son Jason Patterson of Danville, a sister, Debra Dillion (Ricky) and a brother, Larry Patterson, as well as three granddaughters and seven grandsons.

In addition to his father Mr. Patterson was preceded by a brother Dennis Lee Patterson.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2017, Norris Mt. Hermon Chapel, with interment to follow at Highland Burial Park, Danville. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 20, 2017 at Norris Funeral Services, Mt. Hermon Chapel, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. and at other times at the residence, 893 Pinecroft Road, Danville, Virginia.

Memorial donations may be made to VFW Post 647, 4757 Riverside Drive, Danville, Va. 24541.

Norris Funeral Services, Inc. & Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville, Va. is respectfully serving the Patterson family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.

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