JERRY R. PATTERSON, SR., 74, of Memphis, TN, passed to be with the Lord January 3, 2012. He retired from Sears and Moultry Tool and Die Company. Mr. Patterson also was a member and deacon at Kirby Woods Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Kaye Patterson; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry R. and Kris Patterson, Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Paul White; sister, Roberta Landers; brother, Michael Skinner; and four grandchildren, Zach, Emily, Ryan, and Megan. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, January 5, at Forest Hill East Funeral Home and service will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 6, at Kirby Woods Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Forest Hill East Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorials be sent to the church at 6325 Poplar, Memphis, TN 38119.