Tony Dale Patterson, age 61, of Cameron, passed away after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis, on Friday, September 26, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life with Military Honors will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ralph Smith officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral from 2 until 3.
Tony was born in Pinehurst, North Carolina on September 19, 1964 to the late Charles Grier Patterson and Lillie Estelle Cockman Patterson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Kelly Patterson, mother-in-law, Thelma Wilkie.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Cheryl Wilkie Patterson; sons, Justin Patterson (Megan) of Carthage, Tony Patrick Patterson of Cameron; sister, Diane Stewart (David) of Robbins; brothers, Nelson Patterson of Glendon, Johnny Patterson (Joanette) of Spies, Charles Patterson (Jamie) of South Carolina; father-in-law, Charles Wilkie and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Tony proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine. He enjoyed hunting, target practicing and going to gun and knife shows, but especially enjoyed entertaining his family with jokes and stories. He will be greatly missed.
Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com.
The family has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory of Vass.
