Terry Patterson

Terry Stephen Patterson, aged 76, of Ooltewah, TN, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 with his daughters by his side. 

A graveside service honoring Terry's life and service with full military honors is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, February 27 at 1:00 PM at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Born on February 25, 1947, Terry was a loving father, brother, and grandfather. He proudly served in the United States Air Force and later retired from the TN Department of Labor where he worked for many years as a tax auditor.

Terry’s memory lives on through his children, Stephanie (Jason) Patterson-Dowd and Marisa (Drew) Becker; sister, Joyce Belcher; brother, Ronald (Judy) Patterson; grandchildren, Abigail Burke, Liam, and Penelope Becker; nieces and nephews, Jason Belcher, Ronnie Patterson, Ramona Mahr, and Susan Wynne-Sylvester; several extended family members and a host of friends in various states.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Gladys Millican Patterson; siblings Red Patterson and Mildred Wynne; and brother-in-law, Hank Belcher.

Terry's presence will be dearly missed but his memory will continue to live on through the legacy of love and dedication he left behind.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that you please consider a donation to the DAV - Disabled American Veterans - www.dav.org in honor of Terry.