Billy Wayne Patrick, son of Forrest Lonzo Patrick and Mary Ruth Patrick of Cullman, Alabama, passed away surrounded by his loving family Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 in Cullman, Alabama at the age of 81.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Donald Patrick.
Bill is survived by Sarah Etta Goodlett Patrick, his loving wife of 57 years; son Bryan Wayne Patrick; daughter Amanda Paige Patrick Booher and her husband, Shawn Booher and Amanda’s daughters Sydney, Kennedy and Landry Wright; sisters-in-law Margaret Patrick, Jenny Bonner, Barbara (Gordon) Bennett, and Mary Ellen Goodlett; and many nieces and nephews.
Bill was born Feb. 4, 1939 in White City, Alabama and graduated from Cullman High School in 1956. He received his bachelor’s degree from Howard College in 1961. Bill and Sarah married in 1963 and lived their life in Cullman, Alabama, and they have taken care of one another, their family and many others ever since that date. Bill was known for his quick wit and finding the lighter side of any situation. He loved his family, his work and his community, and his pride and joy was being called Papa by his granddaughters. He was actively involved in their lives no matter how far away they lived, always finding a way to be with them and help them. He worked hard all his life to accomplish his dreams and goals, and he loved living in the country. He was one of the best gardeners around the community, with the ability to grow practically anything. He was known to never sit still. He was the type of person to never meet a stranger, and he absolutely loved talking with and getting to know anyone he met.
Visitation is Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home in Cullman, Alabama. Graveside service is at Center Grove Baptist Church in Gold Ridge starting at 11 a.m. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Please visit www.mossservicefh.com to leave condolences for the family. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
