Mitchell Lee Patterson, age 71 of Epworth passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 in the Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He was born in Ducktown, TN on April 27, 1948 to the late, Rome Cleveland Patterson and Dora Carr Patterson. Mitchell has always been a sawmill operator and logger. Survivors are sons and daughters-in-law, Doyle and Judy Patterson of Epworth and Danny and Brandi Patterson of Epworth; daughter and son-in-law, Tanya and Danny Juarez of Blue Ridge; grandchildren, Corey Dixon, Hunter Patterson, Tori Dixon, Isaac Broughton, Asher Patterson, Jesse Patterson, Josh Patterson, Lacey Towe and Colton Patterson and two great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Chapel with Rev. Delmar Davenport officiating. Music was by Brad Kaylor. Interment followed in the Colwell Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Corey Dixon, Hunter Patterson, Isaac Broughton, Asher Patterson, Jesse Patterson, Josh Patterson and Colton Patterson. Condolences may sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of the arrangements. . Visitation Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Monday, January 20, 2020 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions Funeral Service Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Chapel Tuesday, January 21, 2020 2:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, GA 30513 Directions