Ricky Lynn Patterson, age 64, of Youngstown, Florida passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at his home. He was born on October 24, 1959 in Copperhill, Tennessee to the late Olen Aster Patterson and Donna Lee Davenport Patterson. Ricky was a contractor for many years. He loved to go deep sea fishing, travel to new places, and take his Harley on long rides. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved the Lord.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his infant daughter, Cassie Nicole Patterson; and brother, Tommy Patterson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Cathy Patterson; daughter, Amanda Gail Patterson Smith; son, Joseph Ricky Patterson; grandchildren, Lakota Cloer, Cassie Cloer, Jacob Patterson, Jena Patterson, Jamesly Patterson, Jora Patterson, Jonathan Patterson, Jolie Patterson, Jovan Patterson, and Joseph Patterson; brother, Tony (Pam) Patterson; aunt,Betty Davenport; many nieces, nephews, other family, and friends.

Ricky's celebration of life will be conducted on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. from the Akins-Cobb Blue Ridge Chapel with Minister Terry Stuart officiating. Interment will follow in the Macedonia Church of Christ Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers: Lakota Cloer, Cassie Cloer, James Lee Whitener, Alan Ritchie, Bradley Head, and Shane Cloer. The family will visit with friends at the funeral home on Thursday, prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. until the service hour of 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to help defray final expenses.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinscobb.com

Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge, GA is in charge of these arrangements.