Billy Gene Patterson

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Billy Patterson Billy Patterson, 86, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on October 28, 2018 at Carolinas Health Care System - Kings Mountain. Born in Catawba County, NC , he was the son of the late Yancey W. Patterson and Clois Brice Patterson. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, James and Glenn Patterson and a grandson, Billy Patterson. Billy was the owner/operator of Patterson Auto Parts for 53 years. He was dedicated to his job and enjoyed working as much as he could. He had a heart of gold and has helped countless people and families, by repairing their cars. Billy was known as the best "transmission man" around. He also enjoyed listening to gospel music. Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends. The family would like to offer a special thanks to his caregivers, Joyce Kennedy, LaWanda Funderburke, Dawn Little and his niece, Rachael Ogle. They would also like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Kings Mountain Hospital and Hospice of Cleveland County for their hospitality and care during Billy's sickness. SURVIVORS: Wife of 61 years: Pearnell Goins Patterson Daughter:  Fran Smith (Ken), and Debbie Johnson (Steve), Kings Mountain, NC Son: Keith Patterson (Pam), Kings Mountain, NC Brother: Mike Patterson (Bonnie), Kings Mountain, NC Sisters: Betty Jane Grantt (John), Kings Mountain, NC, Jen Putnam, Gastonia, NC, Vic Moore, Kings Mountain, NC, Sue Bullock (Dean), Kings Mountain, NC and Jeanine Weldon (Travis), Kings Mountain, NC Grandchildren: Steven (Kristy) and Chad (Angela) Johnson, Matt Patterson, Cody Barber, Stacey Totherow (C.R.), Kenny Smith (Kneeli), David Huffman (Tamara), Elizabeth Harlow, Kristen Ellis (Jeff) and Adam Smith 24 Great Grandchildren FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Pastors Steve Fletcher and Mike Rote officiating VISITATION: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC MEMORIALS: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr. Shelby, NC 28150 GUEST REGISTER AVAILABLE AT WWW.HARRISFUNERALS.COM ARRANGEMENTS:  HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA