October 11, 1938 – March 27, 2014
Elliott Robert Patterson, humbly bowed to God’s will and peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at his home in Lancaster, SC. A son of the late Roosevelt and Etta Bell Gamble Patterson was born in Lancaster, South Carolina on October 11, 1938.
Elliott received his Christian teachings at an early age and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He later moved his membership to Second Calvary Baptist Church in Heath Springs, South Carolina.
Elliott was united in holy matrimony to Marguerite McCoy Patterson and to this union six children were born. Elliott, affectionately known as “New Jack”, was educated in the Lancaster County School District.
He was employed for many years at the Lancaster Golf Course as groundskeeper and later promoted to Superintendent. There he acquired the love for golfing and became an avid golfer. He was a member of the Tri-county Golf Club and took great pride in traveling throughout the state to expose his golfing skills. His ultimate request was to have his funeral at 11:00 AM on a Saturday, which golfers refer to as Tee Time. A sport of any kind was his passion and he coached and played baseball for the Lancaster Tigers. He retired after many countless years of dedication.
Elliott embraced life and enjoyed the company of his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. Left to cherish warm and loving memories are: his wife, Marguerite M. Patterson of Lancaster; one son, Elliott Patterson Jr. of Lancaster; four daughters, Patricia A. Patterson, Gloria R. Patterson, Debbie P. Anthony (Jeffrey), Vickie Patterson, all of Lancaster; one sister, Betty R. Caskey of Lancaster; two brothers, Willie E. Patterson, Woodrow Patterson, both of Lancaster; sixteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Deloris McCoy of Greensboro, NC; brother-in-law, James McCoy (Debbie) of Raleigh, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Patterson; three sisters, Mezetta Frazier, Betsy L. Twitty, Randy J. Colvin.
Rev. Dr. James Coleman was the Going Home Celebration Officiant and interment took place at the Second Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Heath Springs, South Carolina.
