Thomas Everett Patterson Sr

Thomas Everett Patterson was born to Charles and Elsie Patterson on October 3, 1930, in Providence, Rhode Island. He attended school in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He served in the United States Air Force until he was medically retired in 1956. He married Marion Edna Senior in 1959. He worked in the automotive filter business for the next 55 years. He raised his family in Corona, California, where he resided from 1968 until his death on July 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Eleanor Patterson Hardy, Alton Patterson, Lloyd Patterson, Charles Patterson, and Norma Patterson. He is survived by his wife, Marion Edna Patterson, and his children: Thomas Everett Patterson, Jr. (Kathryn), Lisa Patterson Patton (Michael), Janice Patterson Hathaway (Marcus), and Susan Patterson Allen (Christopher), nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The viewing will be held Tuesday, August 8 from 4 - 8 p.m. followed by the funeral service on Wednesday, August 9 at 10 a.m. Both the viewing and the funeral service will be at Thomas Miller Mortuary, 1118 East 6th Street, Corona, CA. The internment will be held at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9 at Riverside National Cemetery, followed by a reception at the home of Janice and Marcus Hathaway, 1105 Pampas Circle, Corona, CA. The family would like to thank the Visiting Nurses Association for the wonderful hospice care they offered. If desired, friends and family can make contributions to the Veterans' Guest House in Reno, Nevada. Visitation Thomas Miller Mortuary 1118 East Sixth Street Corona, CA 92879 (951) 737-3244 | Tuesday 8/8, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Service Thomas Miller Mortuary 1118 East Sixth Street Corona, CA 92879 (951) 737-3244 | Wednesday 8/9, 10:00 am Cemetery Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd Riverside, CA 92518 Wednesday 8/9, 12:15 pm