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LOWELL PATTERSON

Lowell Patterson, 55, of Hayesville died Tuesday (December 27, 2005) in a Gainesville, GA hospital. A native and lifetime resident of Clay County, he was the son of Della Mae Bradley Patterson of Hayesville and the late T.L. Patterson. He was a retired timberman and cotton mill worker. He was of the Church of God faith.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Ina Jean Robinson and a granddaughter, Desiree Mull.

Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Martha Gibby Patterson; four daughters, Lora Jean Mull and husband, Lucas of Hayesville, Keri McKenzie of Lexington, NC, and Della Mae Patterson and Ina Jean Patterson both of the home; three sons, Jimmy Burch and wife, Jerita and Richard Burch and wife, Lisa all of Hayesville, and Randy Patterson of the home; a step-daughter, Rosey Murray and husband, Tim of Hayesville; a step-son, Eugene Mashburn and wife, Peggy of Hayesville; a brother, Rev. Clifford Patterson and wife, Linda of Hayesville; four grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, and a great granddaughter; and six nieces and nephews.

Funeral services at 11:00 AM Saturday (Dec. 31) in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville with the Rev. Ricky Burrell officiating. Burial in the Bethabara Cemetery. Pallbearers: E.J. and John Henderson, Dwayne Cantrell, Jerry Taylor, and Josh and Waylon Gibby.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 Friday evening at the Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville.

Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.

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