William R. Patterson

Lowellville - William R.  Patterson, 80,  passed away Monday morning, November 9, 2022, at his home with his loving family by his side.

William, known by his family and friends as "Bill," was born August 5, 1942 in Poland, OH, a  son of the late  Thomas and Mary  (Payne) Patterson.

He was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley.

Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother.  He treasured spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Bill  was a steelworker, working for 35 years in Niles before retiring.

He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Brown and  Cleveland Indians, enjoyed playing  billboards and was on a league.  In his free time, he enjoyed working on and restoring old cars, attending car shows, fishing, and  deer hunting.

Bill is survived by his wife, the former Barbara A. Agee, whom he married on February 6, 1964; five children, Veronica L. (Jack) Arthur of Lowellville, OH, William R. (Katina) Patterson, Jr. of Akron, OH, Thomas S. (Connie) Patterson of Austintown, OH,  Melissa L. (Jack) Bundy of Cleveland, TN,  and Kimberly S. (John) Libby of Austintown, OH; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents, Bill was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lindsey Patterson; and his brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Ruth Patterson.

Per Bill's request, there will be private services at Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, 11 Spring Street in Struthers.  There are no calling hours.

Please visit www.beckerobits.com to share memories and online condolences with Bill's family.