Robert Patterson
December 11, 1943 — August 15, 2017
Robert Patterson
Robert Cecil Patterson, 73, of Benton, Arkansas passed away August 15, 2017. He was born December 11, 1943 in Titusville, Pennsylvania to Cecil and Lanetta Strawbridge Patterson.
Bob was known as "Butch" while growing up as a child. He served in the United States Army and is a Vietnam veteran. Bob received several commendations during his service including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Medal with Palm. Fishing was a favorite pastime of Bob's. He enjoyed trading and dealing at several local flea markets. He was a great cook and family states everything he made was delicious. Bob was gifted in the ability to do any home remodel project and was currently helping his daughter design her new home.
Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Lanetta Strawbridge Patterson.
He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Renee Valdovinos; two sons, Mark Patterson and Rob Patterson; six grandchildren including one special grandson, Collin; two great-grandchildren; father, Cecil Patterson and his wife Anna; two sisters, Sandy Goodemote and Janet Dent; two brothers, George Patterson and Phil Patterson; four step-brothers: Don, Robert, John, and Bill; many nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends who love Bob and will miss him always.
Reception visitation will be held from 11:00 AM-Noon, Saturday, August 19 with funeral service following at Noon at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home, a certified Veterans Funeral Care provider. Online Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
Bob was known as "Butch" while growing up as a child. He served in the United States Army and is a Vietnam veteran. Bob received several commendations during his service including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Medal with Palm. Fishing was a favorite pastime of Bob's. He enjoyed trading and dealing at several local flea markets. He was a great cook and family states everything he made was delicious. Bob was gifted in the ability to do any home remodel project and was currently helping his daughter design her new home.
Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Lanetta Strawbridge Patterson.
He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Renee Valdovinos; two sons, Mark Patterson and Rob Patterson; six grandchildren including one special grandson, Collin; two great-grandchildren; father, Cecil Patterson and his wife Anna; two sisters, Sandy Goodemote and Janet Dent; two brothers, George Patterson and Phil Patterson; four step-brothers: Don, Robert, John, and Bill; many nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends who love Bob and will miss him always.
Reception visitation will be held from 11:00 AM-Noon, Saturday, August 19 with funeral service following at Noon at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home, a certified Veterans Funeral Care provider. Online Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Reception Visitation
AUG 19. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
Funeral Service
AUG 19. 12:00 PM (CDT)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
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