Jim Patterson

Jim Patterson, 46, of Jamestown Rd., died unexpectedly in his sleep Sunday, November 14, 2010. He was born in California on May 26, 1964 and was a son of Pat and Nena Patterson of Alta Loma, CA. Jim worked for B.A.S.F. for 22 years and was an avid motocross fan and participated in the sport in his youth.Surviving in addition to his parents are his fiancée, Janet Flynn, of the home; his children, Breanna Patterson of North Las Vegas, NV, Maxwell Patterson of the U. S. Army stationed in Ft. Knox, KY, and Courtney Patterson of Beaumont, CA; his grandson, Maxwell Davis Patterson; his brother, Jon Patterson, of Hesperia, CA; and his beloved miniature dachshund, Hilda.No services are planned. Memorials in Jim’s honor may be made to Burke County Friends for Animals, PO Box 1884, Morganton, NC 28655.