James Herbert Patterson, age 83 of Smyrna, died Monday, January 1, 2018 at his home in Rutherford County. He was born in Smyrna and was a son of the late Jay and Nezzie Hibdon Patterson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nell Patterson and three sons, Mike, Bobby, and Billy Patterson.

Survivors include his grandson, Joey Patterson and wife Krista; a granddaughter, Lori McIntosh; two great grandchildren, Shelby Patterson and Zach McIntosh; and a host of other loving family and friends.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of funeral services beginning 2:00 p.m. at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

An online guestbook is available for the Patterson Family at www.woodfinchapel.com