Mr. Ramon “Bruce” Patterson, age 84, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at the Pine Point Hospice Facility in Macon, GA. Mr. Patterson was born in Blairsville, GA on February 16, 1931 to the late Arvil and Bessie Weaver Patterson. He was a member of Liberty Hill United Methodist Church and was also a member of Young Cane Masonic Lodge #597 F&AM. Mr. Patterson was an electrician and was also a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving our country during the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by his brothers; Robert, Dan, Larry, and Billy Patterson; and sisters, Flora Bell King and Sarah Nell Hudson.

Survivors include his brothers, Roey (Yvonne) Patterson of Blue Ridge, GA and Frank Conrad Patterson of Morganton, GA; sister, Roselle Huffman Arp of Morganton, GA; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, August 28, 2015 at 2:00 PM from the Liberty Hill United Method Church with Rev. Bill Swafford officiating. Music will be by Teresa Ross. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Patterson will lie in state at the church from 12:00 until the funeral hour. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements.