Render Pat Patterson of Opelika, Alabama was born to the late James and Dovie Patterson on February 23, 1936 and passed away on August 31, 2016. He was 80 years old. He is survived by his wife Stella M. Patterson; daughter Regina Patterson (Hugh Gauntt); sons James W. Patterson (Vicki), and George L. Patterson; grandchildren Tabatha Lunsford (Brad), Elizabeth Patterson, and four great grandchildren; brother Charles Patterson; sister Dorothy Knapp (Levi); sister-in-law Deyl Dillard. Graveside will be held on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Garden Hills Cemetery. Graveside will be held on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Garden Hills Cemetery.