Mr. Willie Joseph “Joe” Patterson, 78, of Lincolnton, North Carolina transitioned peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at his residence.

He was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina on April 12, 1948 to the late Wardell Patterson and Almeta Cunningham Patterson.

Funeral service will be Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Vale, North Carolina at 3:00 p.m. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial is to follow in the church cemetery.

A public viewing will be held at the funeral home on May 16, 2026 at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Professional services entrusted to Ebony & White’s Funeral Service