Obituary of James Edward Patterson, JR

Funeral services for James Edward Patterson Jr, 49 of Frankston, will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Cottle Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Josh Smiley will be officiating and interment will follow at Bradford Cemetery under the direction of Cottle Funeral Home, Troup. James Patterson, Jr passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 in Tyler, Texas. He was born on August 15, 1966 in Tyler to James Edward Patterson, Sr and Sharon Elizabeth Wedgeworth. James enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, reading books and spending time with his family. He was a fixer who could fix any and everything. His friend Lachlan was the only person who could call him “Jimmy”. He was a beloved son, husband, father and brother. James is survived by his wife, Michelle Blubaugh of Troup; his parents, James E. Patterson, Sr & Martha Griffin of Longview and Sharon Kalich & husband Allan of Forney; daughters, Kayla Blubaugh and Krystal Blubaugh; step-sons, Timothy Blubaugh and Justin Blubaugh all of Troup; siblings, Melissa Poor and Allan Kalich both of Forney, Margaret Bolling of Phoenix and Elizabeth Henderson of Tulsa; also his uncle Wayne Wedgeworth of Frankston. The family will receive friends and loved ones Friday, April 15, 2016 at Cottle Funeral Home in Troup from 6-8pm. Online registration and condolences are available at www.cottlefuneralhome.com