Fredrick Brocton Patterson, 86, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018. He was born to the late Fred and Cassie Mae Patterson, on June 23, 1931. He was also preceded in death by his daughter. Penny Lu Patterson. Memorial service for Fredrick will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Central United Methodist Church, in the sanctuary, 801 South Hayne St, Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Fredrick is survived by his loving wife, Emma Lou Patterson, son, Brockton Patterson of Marietta, GA, two sisters, Sandra Garmen of Suffolk VA, and Martha Boaz of Houston, TX, and one grandchild, Linden Patterson of Marietta, GA. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory is caring for the Patterson family.