Everett Carl Patterson, of North Chesterfield, on Friday, January 24, 2020, at the appointed time, the Lord’s clock tolled for one of His precious children and Everett Carl Patterson departed this earthly life and walked peacefully into the arms of God. Born January 9, 1963 to the late Ezekiel and Juanita Davis Patterson, Everett attended Grambling schools and was the first African American student at Iowa State University of Science and Technology to earn a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. An avid learner, Everett continued his education and formal training, completing several business and engineering courses offered by various universities, including Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Dallas, North Carolina State University and the University of Virginia Darden School of Business Executive Education. He began his career in engineering with Olin Corporation and Texas Instruments and his tenacity and strong work ethic advanced Everett’s career at Altria from a Process Development Engineer to a Senior Director of Operations, Logistics and Services, a position he held until his retirement in 2019. For eight years, he served on the Apprenticeship Council for the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry and for the last five years he was a board member of Communities in Schools in Chesterfield County. Baptized at an early age, he was at the time of his earthly departure a faithful member of First Baptist Church of South Richmond in Chesterfield. Everett leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife, Vanessa; son, Everett, Jr.; brothers, Kenneth (Belinda) Patterson of Atlanta, Georgia and Eric Patterson of Grambling, LA; sister, Bernita Patterson, PhD, of Grambling, LA; cherished nephew, Evan Patterson of Gainesville, FL; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, February 6 at First Baptist Church, 1501 Decatur St. Dr. Dwight C. Jones officiating. Dr. Derek E. Jones eulogist. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park.