Robert Lee

Patterson, Jr.

Robert L. Patterson, Jr. son of the late Robert L. Patterson, Sr. and Erma B. Patterson Wright was born on June 28, 1959 in Paducah, KY. Robert passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Robert was an accomplished percussionist, father and husband. His most enjoyed position was being a licensed minister of the Gospel. He enjoyed talking to people about the Lord. He united with Burks Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church at an early age then later united with the New Greater Love Church and currently a member of the Living Word Christian Center in Chicago, IL.

Robert was a 1977 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School, where he played football under the direction of Coach Allen Cox and sung in the Tilghman Choir and band under the direction of Ms. Loretta Stackhouse. He went on to further his education attending both Paducah Community College and Western Kentucky State University in Bowling Green KY. He recently retired from Whitehall Industries in Paducah.

His friends and family called him “Bobby” his sons call him “Big B” and dad. He enjoyed playing the drums and playing basketball with his six sons and friends in the neighborhood. Cooking, family excursions along with his great sense of humor was Robert’s most joyful moments in which somehow made everyone around him smile. He loved his children and family dearly.

Robert Jr. was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

He leaves to mourn him; six sons, Timothy E. Patterson (Michele), Joshua A. Patterson (Beth), John A. Patterson (Dayana), George E. Ross Jr., Dr. Gregory E. Ross (Laura), Gerald E. Ross (Jihu); 8 grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph Patterson (Marsha), Pastor Milo Patterson, (Melanie); two sisters, Je’na Cole (Tony) and Tracey Jefferson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles along with 2 bonus children Andy Vinegar and Bentley Caldwell.

Robert will be greatly missed by his friends and family that loved the man he was and is now dancing and singing with the Angels and celebrating the God he served.

Funeral services have been scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Greater Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Milo Patterson and Bishop Charles Dunbar officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Family will receive friends Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.