Mr. Willie Joseph βJoeβ 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 & Whiteβs Funeral Service
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Words cannot be expressed on how you will be missed. Hubby will forever be lost without you! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us all. Thank you for all of the jokes and making me laugh every time I would buy a vehicle and would always test drive it to your house to have you to inspect it before I would make a decision to buy it only to hear you say " A front wheel drive" lawd have mercy! I'm going to miss that as much as I'll miss you calling me " Maw" most of all thank you for just being you! Gods servant! Our hearts are broken and asking why. Rest well and enjoy your Heavenly Home. We'll Miss you!!!! Michelle & shaky.
My deepest sympathy to Velma and all of the Patterson family. I know God will keep His loving arms around each of you during this time. ππΎβ€οΈ
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you and sending you love and strength during this difficult time. Paradox and Ellie
We send our deepest condolences to Brother Willie 'JJ' and the entire Patterson family during the passing of Mr. Patterson. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during and beyond this most difficult time.
Love, Clayton & Arkela
Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. May GOD bless you with the power of his glorious presence during your time of loss. I extend to you, the Patterson family and the Mount Calvary Baptist Church family my deepest sympathy and prayers for your peace and comfort.
We extend our sincere condolences to the Patterson Family. May God sustain you in times like these.ππ½ Morris & Wanda Cates
To the family, we will miss Joe, you will miss Joe, but God missed him more. Another major pillar has been taken from us. Rest in peace my brother, see you soon.
May Almighty Father God bless and comfort the family πππ and strengthen the family πππ
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to school with his wife Velma and with him also. I will be thinking of the family in their time of loss. Ruby Williams Abraham.
Please accept my deepest condolences during this difficult time. I knew the love you had for your father! Thank you for sharing the funny stories about him. JJ, Praying that you find comfort, peace, and support in the love surrounding you and in the memories you hold dear. Thinking of you and your family and lifting you all up in prayer ππΎ
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" -Psalm 34:18. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family. May God bless you!