Norman Loal Patterson

Norman Loal Patterson, 89, of Versailles passed away peacefully at 12:20AM on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Norton Healthcare Pavilion in Louisville, KY. Born on September 19, 1934 in Burlington, IA, he is the son of Margaret and Bertie Patterson.

Following his graduation from Western Hills High School in Cincinnati, OH, Norman enlisted in the United States Army where he served for two years as a Specialist 5, SPC, following the Korean War. On June 29, 1957, he married his loving wife, Patricia Ann Downey, of 66 years, at Westwood Baptist

Church. Residing in Cincinnati, Norman opened and operated Tony’s Fruit Market, a beloved destination known for its exceptional quality of the freshest fruits and vegetables, with his brother, Paul Patterson, for 27 years. He later opened an antique shop, called Patterson’s Crossing, in Morrow, Ohio, which thrived for 12 years.

Norman was a member of the Westwood Baptist Church for 21 years where he served as the Music Minister in conjunction with his wife who served as the Lead Pianist. He and Patricia continued serving in similar roles for 22 years at Harvest Baptist Church in Cincinnati, OH. In 2013, Patricia and Norman moved to Versailles, IN to be closer to his wife’s home roots and became members of the Dabney Baptist Church.

Norman’s passion for environmental stewardship shone through his 17-year tenure at Patterson’s Nursery Garden Center, where he nurtured many flowering plants and trees. His dedication touched countless lives, offering personalized services that fostered a deep connection within the community. Norman was a loving husband, heroic father, admired grandfather, treasured great-grandfather, and a faithful follower in Jesus Christ.

Survivors include his son David Patterson of Holton, IN; daughter-in-law Sharon Patterson of Harrison, OH; grandchildren Tiffany (Brian) Dattilo, Clarice Patterson, Rebekah (Elijah) Mohler, and Abraham Patterson; and great-grandchildren Vincent and Santino Dattilo. He was also preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters, wife Patricia Patterson, and son Norman F. Patterson.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 from 10:00AM to 11:00AM at Dabney Baptist Church before funeral services beginning at 11:00AM. The burial, directly following, will be at Dabney Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Ripley County Community Foundation’s Greener Tomorrow Fund (#313) in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.