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Jimmie Don Patterson

Jimmie Don Patterson, age 63, died June 11, 2011. Jimmie was born July 16, 1947, in DeWitt, Ark., to H.C. "Hoover" and Mildred Eason Patterson. Jimmie Don is a member of First United Methodist Church, retired farmer, sales representative with White Ink, served in the Arkansas National Guard, member of LaGrue Hunting and Fishing Club, and 1965 DeWitt High School graduate. He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Jim and Viola Thigpen Patterson, John and Mary Watkins Eason; infant brother; and brother-in-law, Allen Whiting. Jimmie Don is survived by his children, Melissa (Roger) Hay of Kansas City, Kan., Margo (Dennis) Humphrey of Beebe, Ark., Metra (Hunter) Scaife of Conway, Ark., Sam Patterson of DeWitt, Ark.; one brother, Keith Patterson of Almyra, Ark.; one sister, Vicki Whiting of DeWitt, Ark.; 10 grandchildren, Olivia and Madeline Hay, Hannah Bell, Mary Claire Durr, Emily, Jared, James Patterson Humphrey, Marlee, Lyndee, and John Hunter Scaife; devoted and loving companion, Tara Farrow of DeWitt. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 13, 2011, at First United Methodist Church, 608 S. Grandview Dr., DeWitt, Ark. Burial will follow at DeWitt Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 527, DeWitt, Ark., 72042.

Published June 13, 2011

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