Vernon Dale Patterson

 

West Union, SC– Vernon “Pumpkin” Dale Patterson, 67, husband of Connie Sue Smith Patterson, of West Union, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Oconee Memorial Hospital.

 

A native of Oconee County, SC, Mr. Patterson was the son of the late Horace Vernon and Sybil Ella Patterson McJunkin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a volunteer firefighter from 1982-1997. Mr. Patterson retired as a bus driver for the School District of Oconee County for twenty years and was of the Baptist faith.

 

In addition to his wife, Mr. Patterson is survived by his sons: Kerrie Patterson, Jason Patterson and Roger Patterson (Ashley); daughters: Amanda Walker (Adrian), Carly Patterson and Harley Patterson; grandchildren: Austin, Daniel, Bradlee, Brianna, Ethan, Leah and Katalina, Zi and Vaeh; and great-grandchild: Aiden.

 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Patterson was preceded in death by his grandfather: Carl D. “Jabo” Patterson and daughter-in-law: Sherry Patterson.

 

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Monday, February 20, 2023, at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery.

 

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Monday, prior to the service, at Davenport Funeral Home.

 

Flowers are accepted.

 

The family is at their respective homes.