Edward C "Pat" Patterson Jr., 79

MILLSBORO - Edward C. "Pat" Patterson Jr. died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006, in Harbor Healthcare, Lewes. He was 79.

Mr. Patterson was born in Dover, Ohio, son of the late Edward C. Sr. and Jennie (McCormick) Campbell.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy as a chief construction mechanic for more than 20 years.

Mr. Patterson later worked for George and Lynch in Maryland as a mechanic and heavy equipment operator.

He enjoyed fishing and crabbing in his pontoon boat, as well as working on wooden models, especially boat models and antique vehicles.

Mr. Patterson was on the staffs of Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Mary Isabelle Patterson; a daughter and a son-in-law, Saundra and Bruce Slagel of Seaford; a son and a, Joseph H. and Runae Green of Greenwood; four grandchildren, Joseph H. Green IV, Tyna Bledsoe, Michael Green and Greg Porter; and three great-grandchildren, Brennen Bledsoe, Kerrigan Bledsoe and Zachary Porter.

Memorial services will be noon Thursday in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, where friends may call one hour earlier.

Burial will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 100 W. 10th St., Suite 1002, Wilmington, DE 19801.