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Donnie M. Patterson

  • July 16, 1957 - January 4, 2012
  • Saint Louis, Missouri
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“Donnie I will never forget the hard and honest u did for all the soldiers and civilian for HRC, R.I.P ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Donald Dailey - GA

“To the Patterson Family: May the promise of God's at Psalm 147:3, help ease the pain of losing your loved one. My condolences. ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: SJB - Forest Park, GA

“To the Patterson Family: May the promise of God's at Psalm 147:3, help ease the pain of losing your loved one. My condolences. ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: SJB - Forest Park, GA

“I love you, very sad right now but happy that your not in pain anymore...words cant express how I feel right now but know that I will check in on my...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: cerita esters

“To the Family you have my deepest sympathy. I remember Donnie walking the halls at HRC and always giving everyone he passed a word of encouragement. ...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Janet Fearce - St. Louis, MO

“To Mrs. Patterson, from Mark & Al here at SLU Hospital... our thoughts and prayers go out to u and ur daughter. we are so sorry to here about Donnie....Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: MARK BANKS & AL TATE - MO

“Shirley, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers- I worked with Donnie for many many years, more than 30 years and he was a good guy;...Read More » ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Gloria Sloan - ST LOUIS, MO

“Donnie was one the first persons I met when I started working at the Gem Bldg (1978). Donnie and his crew made going to work interesting and very...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Marla Kirk - St Louis, MO

“This is the second time I've had to say goodbye to Donnie (Rev. Patterson). The first time was in the hallway at 9700 Page. Praise God I will have...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Arnette Storey - Radcliff, KY

“My heart goes to the family for their lost. Mr. "P" was a good friend and mentor. He was always a giving person. Meaning he would take the time out...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Terrance Caselberry - Fort Knox, KY

“God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "Come to Me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and...Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Mrs. Jerri Elaine Jones - KY


Donnie M. Patterson was the oldest of five born to Mamie Patterson and Junnie Carr on July 16, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky. One brother, Terry L. Patterson, mother-in-law, Mary Bowens, sister-in-law, Annie Jackson, brother-in-law, Gentle Bowens, uncle, Joe Patterson, grandmother, Luvina Johnson, all preceded him in death. Donnie was educated in the St. Louis Public Schools. Upon graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a military policeman. He was honorably discharged in 1976. Donnie was employed at the Record Center located at 9700 Page for thirty-five years faithfully, as a Military Customer Service Representative. He married Shirley T. Bowens on September 9, 1981. They had thirty beautiful years together. After seventeen years of marriage, God blessed them with a bundle of joy, Donyae. Donnie confessed his life to Christ at Blessed Hope Missionary Baptist Church in 1999. He was a member of the Mass Choir and a Deacon of the Church. He was called to preach the gospel on August 28, 2005. On October 23, 2011 he was ordained as a minister. He taught the New Disciples Membership Class until his health failed. His memories will forever be cherished by: his devoted wife of 30 years, Shirley Patterson; (2) daughters, Danyelle Pratt and Donyae Patterson; (1) grandson, Brice Wilder, mother, Mamie Patterson; (2) brothers, Jerome Patterson (Vera) and Shawn Patterson; (1) sister, Carolyn Monroe (Mike); (2) aunts of Louisville, KY, Frances and Marie; (1) uncle of Louisville, KY, John Patterson; (1) father-in-law, Gentle Bowens; (2) brothers-in-law, Roy Bowens (Shirley) and Herbert Bowens; and a host of nephews, nieces, great-nieces, cousins and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Donnie Patterson. You are invited to add a Tribute in his memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.