NEW HAVEN, Connecticut - John Arthur Patrick, 73, husband of Minnie Thomas Patrick, entered eternal rest on Dec. 22, 2015, at Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut.
Born Feb. 21, 1942, in Salters, he was a son of the late Matthew and Daffney Staggers Patrick.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years; three children, Jeannie Patrick, John (Michell) Patrick Jr. and George Patrick; siblings, George (Rowmetta) Patrick, Ethel (Arthur) Grant, Catherine Keels and Lena Sumpter; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2015, at Community Funeral Home in Sumter.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2015, at Union Missionary Baptist Church in Salters, with Bishop Leroy T. James officiating. Burial will follow in Rocky Ford Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors at the home, 348 Glasco Road in Salters.
Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com.
Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these services.
