Funeral service for Richard “Rick” Lee Patrum, age 64, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Etha Baptist Church, with Shane Hicks officiating and burial at Etha Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 10, 2021, and 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Patrum passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at his residence. He was born May 27, 1957 in Joplin, Missouri to Larry Gene and Dolores Patrum.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife: Phyllis Patrum; sons: Randy Bailey, Josh (Megan) Patrum and Jed (Christine) Patrum; daughter: Sonia (Chuck) Nichols; grandchildren: Aaron Gaines, Courtney Bailey, Morgan Mullet, Calie Hicks, Jack Patrum and Tate Patrum; great-grandchildren: Ryder Gaines, Oakleigh Gaines, Tanner Carpentier, Reece Carpentier, Bailey Carpentier, Mia Mullet and Amelia Mullet; brothers: Dan (Cynthia) Patrum, Tom Patrum and Mickey Patrum; sisters: Deborah French and Penny Patrum; brother-in-law: M.L. Elrod; sister-in-law: Teresa Osborn and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
