Everett Carl Patterson

I was extremely saddened to hear of Everett’s passing. My sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to all of his family. I hope that your memories bring you comfort and your faith gives you strength at was has to be a very difficult time. “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10) Annette J. Moore and Family (Fairfax, VA)

First my condolences to the Patterson Family. I lived across the street from Carl. We played basketball, table tennis, croquet and football. One day my brother Michael Ray had me and Carl playing football against each other. Mike was the quarterback for me and Carl. Carl ran the ball and I tackled, then I ran the ball and Carl tackled me. He was younger than me but he did not back down. Carl was competitive. He was smart and a great drummer. I am going to miss him and I know he is with the Lord. A young man gone to soon but God will take care him. RIP Pooh, Eggo.

Our deepest prayers and condolences to the family of Everett Carl "Pooh" Patterson. We are truly shocked and taken aback by the news of Carl's passing. We shared so many wonderful and fun memories with Pooh, as he always kept a smile, the beat, and his "Fro" together, always!

May God Bless you with Peace, Comfort, and Joy thru rememberance of wonderful deeds, memories, and Love, as Carl rests with Our Lord.

Walter Bissic, Terry Cooper, Donald Ensley, and Keith Howell (Leech & The Gang, Funky Horn Section)

I cannot tell you how sad I was to hear of Everett's passing. My staff and I loved working with Everett when he was at Altria. He had such a kind and unassuming style, and he treated everyone at every level with such respect. We all will keep his wife and son in our prayers. Mary Ruth Burton

I was sad to hear of Everett's passing. I remembered how effective he was when we worked together on the project at Spring Church. He was a valuable member of the team. I've thought very fondly of Everett over the years. I offer my condolences to Vanessa and family. GOD bless you all. Ray and Ruth Bugg

Sending you love,comfort, peace, strength, clarity, wisdom, understanding and joy your way. My prayers and condolences go out to you and the family. Lisa Shaw

Sending you love,comfort, peace, strength, clarity, wisdom, understanding and joy your way. My prayers and condolences go out to you and the family.

Vanessa, we are thinking of you at such a time of loss. There are no words other than knowing that God gives us strength and courage to endure. Our most heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. Diane Owens Davis and family

I am at a loss of words after hearing of the passing of my dear friend Carl. We were great buddies as kids and spent many a day over each others homes. There are so many great memories that I could write a book about some of our wild adventures. I will remember him for his crazy laugh and great sense of humor. I will remember us playing basketball, reading comics and using cardboard boxes as drums. He was smart, friendly and kind and will be sorely missed. To his family my most sincere condolences. To Eric, Ken and Bernita know that you are in my prayers. May God provide comfort at this difficult time. Take your rest my brother. Meet you on the other side. Your buddy always Don Wiley

I was so very sorry to hear of Everett's passing. I did not know him well but I did enjoy talking with him on the phone, and when he was in our Nashville facility. I too have lost a husband and I know your hearts are breaking now, but you will find a way to go on. I will keep you in my prayers. Billye Brown, U. S. Smokeless Tobacco.

Vanessa and family, I extend my sincere condolences to you and loved ones. Praying for your comfort and peace as time passes by. Joanne Curtis Taylor

I pray the angels deliver his soul to the most high and do not drop it. From God we come and to him we will return. Leech And The Gang Forever!!! James and Marcelina Flournoy.

May God give you strength to endure. My prayers are with you and your family during this time of bereavement. GHS-Class of 1981-Melisa Hill Mitchell

My condolences to Vanessa and EJ. I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through but always remember Jesus will walk through this time with you. Anna Allen

May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. Coach Bratton and family.

Vanessa, Sending my heartfelt condolences to you and EJ and your entire family. I am lifting you all up in prayer and asking God to give you the strength to endure. Hope Simms

Vanessa, Sending my heartfelt condolences to you and EJ and your entire family. I am lifting you all up in prayer and asking God to give you the strength to endure.

Vanessa and EJ,

There are no adequate words for this moment. Ahtough we were born in the same year, Carl wound up being a year ahead of me with my sister at Alma J. Brown. Yet, I was fortunate to have had an easy and enduring friendship across time and distance. We reconnected 16 months ago in Richmond and were able to pick up where we left off. He was one of few Grambling friends that my husband actually joined in conversation with! That is saying something!

We had briefly chatted for his birthday, a date that has been stuck in my memory for ages!

My fond memories include stage band and concert band trips, being in math classes together, seeing him hanging strong with my brothers and other members of Leech and the gang, and our long discussions when we came home over college breaks.

He spoke of your plans for reitrement, Vanessa, and how wonderful it was that neither of you had to report to anyone after 30 years.

EJ, when we last saw one another, he beamed with pride at your accomplishments, writing, and strength. He may have talked about not studying (as you reference in your personal profile of him), but that was because he was really intelligent, smart, and quick to study and learn.

Bernita, Ken, and Eric, I can't imagine the loss you feel at this time as you say final goodbyes to your little brother.

Carl was a cherished friend. I will miss the rich and joyful conversations. I will miss the opportunity to continue to see where life took him. Please know that all of you are in my heart.

Holding you in prayer,

Rev. Dollie Howell Pankey (AJB '81) Birmingham, Alabama

Our sincere condolences to the family. Vanessa, you are in our prayers. May God protect you and provide comfort in this time of tremendous loss. Cecil & Monte Shorte

“When the person you are closest to is gone, hold on to their memories and know that they are always with you.” I know what you’re going through Vanessa because I’ve been there. - Aunt Marie

My prayers and condolences to the family. My God guide and keep you in this time of pain and sorrow. Gaynell Williams Simmons

My prayers and condolences to the family. My God guide and keep you in this time of pain and sorrow. Gaynell Williams Simmons

My prayers and condolences to the family. My God guide and keep you in this time of pain and sorrow.

No words or phrases can relay how deeply saddened I am by the news of Carl’s passing. To Vanessa and EJ - I send all the love from all the memories of all the moments in time I spent with your Husband and Father. I can’t scratch the surface of all the memories shared Carl, JBird, and myself, but the constant was Carl’s ability to always be there, ready to help and when necessary- take up the fight for the cause at hand. How blessed my wife Cheryle and I felt when Carl and Vanessa were able to attend our wedding. He was a man of honor and integrity and this world is colder without his presence. I’ll cherish the memories and thru them Carl will always be with me and in every conversation, I have about him. I know his memories will never leave his beloved family and thru those memories you’ll have the warmth of his love and the constant reminder of his undying dedication to his Wife and Son! Wayne

Praying for Vanessa & son Condolences & Love!

What sad news is this. My prayers go to the family during your period of loss. It is my prayer that the Lord shows his presence and you lean on him for strength. I had the honor of playing beside Pooh during high school. My sister and I were responsible for hiding Pooh in some of those dressing rooms during the Leech and the Gang years. Many good times and memories. To his son, I read your article on your dad and know he did not stretch the truth on any of it. It all happened as he told you. Be bless and hold to God's unchanging hand. He will lead you thru. Joseph Capers (Bass) League City Texas

My heart goes out the family we’ve lost a very special human being Carl was my friend for life! Even though I haven’t spoken to him in some time our years growing up were full of adventure and excitement even in the small town of Grambling. We were so cool as eighth graders we started our own fraternity. We were K Phi K for born cool. We had a rumble with the seniors we showed up with stink bombs no way we could compete physically but they backed down didn’t want to get stinky! I’ll never forget a major road trip we took as juniors in high school we represented the school as young future engineers. We showed up spoke up in front of an audience larger than we’d seen noting we had not been properly informed regarding the voting procedures for officers I ended of the VP of Junior Engineering Technical Society for the state of Louisiana. Another trip no idea how our parents allowed on this trip to LSU but Carl, Wayne and I again made an impactful impression the Engineering faculty we all had opportunities to attend LSU. The road trip home we sang most of the way to stay awake and keep warm lucky my lil Toyota brought us home in one piece after almost swimming in the Mississippi River during a major storm we had wonderful high school years!! I cherish all those memories dearly until we meet again my brother. JBird.

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Our hearts are saddened to hear about your loss. Carl was a high school classmate of mine.The class of 1980 is deeply affected by his passing. Our prayers are with you Vanessa. God be with you. He was a great friend to us all. Glenda L. Howell, Dallas, TX

My heartfelt condolences to the family. Carl was a high school classmate who will always be remembered. Look to God for comfort and strength during this time. May HE supply all your needs. Gracie Haulcy-Brisco (Longview, TX)

My heartfelt condolences to the family. Carl was a high school classmate who will always be remembered. Look to God for comfort and strength during this time. May HE supply all your needs

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.