Elgin Patterson, age 82, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020. He was born on June 13, 1938, in Copperhill, TN, to the late Wade Patterson and Angly Patterson. He was a member of New Vision Church. Elgin worked for many years as a truck driver, driving for the union and later for different carpet manufacturers. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Frances Patterson; children, Elliott John Patterson, James Benjamin Patterson, Wayne Patterson, and Fredia Brock; 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be conducted on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 3:00 PM from the Akins Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ricky Hicks officiating. Music will be provided by Melissa Hicks. The family will visit with friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2:00 PM until the service hour of 3:00 PM. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of the arrangements. . Visitation Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Wednesday, August 05, 2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions Memorial Service Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Chapel Wednesday, August 05, 2020 3:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, GA 30513 Directions