Robert "Poosum" Patterson, Sr. Obituary in Gastonia at Costner Funeral Home

Obituary For Robert "Poosum" Patterson, Sr.

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

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My dear friend... So many great memories and laughs. You will be missed. My sincerest condolences to your children and family!

I REMEMBER WHEN I HAD GOT SICK AND HE REACH OUT TO ME AND GAVE ME ENCOURAGING WORDS. HE WAS SICK HIMSELF, BUT STILL LIFTED ME UP WHEN I WAS DOWN. IT WAS SO UNEXPECTED. HE CHECK ON ME MORE THAN SOME OF MY OWN FAMILY MEMBERS. I THANK GOD FOR HIM. HE WAS ABLE TO BE THERE AND HAVE A LISTENING EAR WHEN HE WAS GOING THROUGH HIS OWN SICKNESS. YOU WILL BE MISS. SENDING MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. RIP

To Patterson Family I am so sorry for you loss I knew Possum from a great many years he in heaven in no more pain look down with a smile on his face saying I am home down and he was a very sweeet person and his son Robert Jr(my cuz) A very sweet man you want to me too Poosum was a person that will make you laugh but he was a caring person he will be miss my is family and friends I will keep you keep you all in my prayers and in my heart stay bless and strong for each other
FROM Bridgitt Adams

Thanks for being such a great friend P! You will truly be missed. Rest easy until we meet again. Kindly, Pam Goode!
P.S. My most sincerest condolences to Poosum's kids, family and friends.