Robert “Poosum” Patterson, Sr., 50, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Poosum was born in Gaston County on March 1, 1971, to Ricky Ricardo Pendergrass and the late Bennie Jo Patterson Miller.

In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his grandmother Margie Bivens, his uncles, Sherman Patterson, and Alphonzo Patterson. Poosum was a very giving man that loved his family, especially his children. Everyone that knew him loved him. He had many hobbies that included everything from shoes, to cars, to racing motorcycles. We all know the pain that we will feel from his loss but we will feel warmth and comfort from our memories with him.

Left to cherish their memories with Poosum are his father, Ricky Ricardo Pendergrass; sons, Robert Benard Patterson, Jr., and Austin Berrong; daughters, Lequisha McKnight, and Summer Danielle Patterson; brother, Paul Miller; sisters, Ivy Miller, and Carisha Patterson; uncles, Ferman Patterson, and Frankie Pendergrass; aunts, Robin Lucille Patterson, Vestie Pendergrass, Tonya Pendergrass, and Carol Patterson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral Arrangement

Place: Love Memorial Baptist Church, 311 E. Walnut Avenue, Gastonia, NC

Date & Time: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 @ 3:00 P.M.

Viewing: Monday from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm

Burial: Armstrong Cemetery, Gastonia, NC