Thomas Jerry Patterson, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024. Jerry was born on September 14, 1942 in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Fred M. Patterson and Fannie Cowan Patterson.

Jerry was a member of Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church and retired from Levi Strauss & Company, where he worked as a truck driver.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mildred Davison Patterson; and his daughter, Jackie Patterson, both of Statesville.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 12 until 1 p.m. at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Cleveland.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to serve Mr. Patterson and his family.