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Obituary for Garland Wayne Patterson
Funeral services for Garland Wayne Patterson will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Evans Congregational Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Evans Community Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Walker Strickland, Mark Allen Hayes, Gene Pierce, Tiffany Hayes, Joseph May, and Daniel Speirs. Honorary pallbearer will be James Hayes and Alford Smith. A visitation will be held at the church on Friday, July 8th from 5:00 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday.
Wayne was born August 25, 1943, in Kountze, Texas and passed away July 5, 2022, in Shreveport, Louisiana at the age of 78. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He never met a stranger and was a great storyteller. Wayne could captivate his grandchildren and great-grandchildren with his stories, especially the one about the three-toed bear. He was like a best friend to them, and his entire family meant everything to him.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Dan & Josie Patterson; son, Gary Lynn Patterson; daughter, Christy Renee Strickland; grandson, Harley Chance Clark; brothers, Clarence, Barney, & Merlin Patterson; and sister, Melbadine Acord.
Those left to cherish his memory are the love of his life, Linda Patterson of Evans, LA;
sons, Wayne Patterson Jr. and wife Karen of Conroe, TX and Jason Clark and wife Stacey of Evans;
daughters, Leah Smith and husband Alfred of Leesville, Felicia Hayes and husband James of Leesville, and Xoey Patterson of Evans;
brothers, Robert Patterson and wife Karen and James Patterson of Silsbee, TX;
the second love of his life, Debra Lautermilch;
seventeen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and a host of adopted children and grandchildren.
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Wayne was born August 25, 1943, in Kountze, Texas and passed away July 5, 2022, in Shreveport, Louisiana at the age of 78. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He never met a stranger and was a great storyteller. Wayne could captivate his grandchildren and great-grandchildren with his stories, especially the one about the three-toed bear. He was like a best friend to them, and his entire family meant everything to him.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Dan & Josie Patterson; son, Gary Lynn Patterson; daughter, Christy Renee Strickland; grandson, Harley Chance Clark; brothers, Clarence, Barney, & Merlin Patterson; and sister, Melbadine Acord.
Those left to cherish his memory are the love of his life, Linda Patterson of Evans, LA;
sons, Wayne Patterson Jr. and wife Karen of Conroe, TX and Jason Clark and wife Stacey of Evans;
daughters, Leah Smith and husband Alfred of Leesville, Felicia Hayes and husband James of Leesville, and Xoey Patterson of Evans;
brothers, Robert Patterson and wife Karen and James Patterson of Silsbee, TX;
the second love of his life, Debra Lautermilch;
seventeen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and a host of adopted children and grandchildren.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
8
Jul
5:00 PM
Evans Congregational Methodist Church
18802 Hwy 11
Evans, LA 70639
The visitation will continue until the time of service on Saturday.
Funeral
Saturday
9
Jul
2:00 PM
Evans Congregational Methodist Church
18802 Hwy 11
Evans, LA 70639
Cemetery Details
Location
Evans Community Cemetery
403 Bonner Road
Evans, LA 70639
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