Joseph Earl Patterson

Joseph Earl Patterson, age 66 of 402 Carolyn Dr. and husband of Ralphine Estes Patterson, died Thursday, Nov. 16th at his home.
He was born in Laurens County and was a son of the late William Andrew (Bill) Patterson and the late Irene Tinsley Patterson.
Mr. Patterson was a member of the Davidson St. Baptist Church where he was a member of the Floyd Hellams Sunday School Class, served as a Greeter, chairman of Ushers, and a Trustee. He was also a member of the Campbell Masonic Lodge #44.
Before retiring from Michelin Tire Laurens Proving Grounds, he had been a Laurens County Deputy Sheriff for 11 years.
In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter, Laurie Johnson and husband Glen of Myrtle Beach; three sons, Charles Carson (Chuck) Sauls and wife Laurie of Greenwood, Rondall Joseph (Jodie) Sauls of Clinton, Michael Scott Patterson and wife Cindy of Clinton; one sister, Juanita Chestein Bell and husband Tony of Greenwood; one brother, James Larry Patterson and wife Ann of Townville; eight grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a special family, Kevin and Patricia Kwarsick.
He was preceded in death by a brother, William Mooney Patterson.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Nov. 19th at 3:00 p.m. in the Davidson St. Baptist Church with burial in the Pinelawn Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
GRAY FUNERAL HOME OF CLINTON