J.B. Patterson

October 15, 1934 - October 19, 2015

J.B. Patterson, 80, of Peoria passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at his residence at 10:52 a.m. He was born October 19, 1934 in Augusta, Ar., to the late Jack Bratton and Thelma Ferguson Bonds. He married Willie (Ashmore) Patterson. She survives. J.B. was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He loved bowling, sports, and most of all he had great passion for interacting and entertaining family and friends. J.B. served his country in the armed forces. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: one son Jason Porter, and three daughters: Donna Patterson, Gerry Patterson- Davis, and Luwanda Patterson, and one sister Donna Gayton all of Peoria, Il. nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren along with a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by both parents and one sister Nevada Brown. Service will be held on Thursday October 22,2015 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior to at 10:00 a.m. at New Beginnings Ministries of Peoria ,Pastor Martin Johnson will officiate. Services were arranged with care in loving memory especially for J.B.’s family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Online condolences or words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com.