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Leon Wayne Patterson, 89, of Parkersburg, passed away July 18, 2025, at Worthington Healthcare Center. He was born Oct. 8, 1935, in Sherman, WV, a son of the late John E. and Hattie B. Moore Patterson.
Leon was a photographer, serving honorably in the U.S. Air Force. He later went into printing for Banner, Easton and Newlon Printing. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, drawing, reading, and completing crossword puzzles.
He is survived by two nephews, Russell Patterson (Dottie) of Parkersburg and Gerald Patterson (Teresa) of Galloway, Ohio; six nieces, Janice Laughman of Ohio, Sandra Wires (Tony) of Parkersburg, Colleen Corbin (Joel) of Greenwood, IN, Liz Harvey (Don) of Seattle, WA, Mary Patterson of Denver, CO, and Gloria McClung (Jeff) of Cattlesburg, KY.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by seven brothers, Virgil, Charles "Chuck," Arthur "Gene," Fred, Calvin, Eldon, and Seldon.
In keeping with Leon's wishes, there will be no services.
Lambert Tatman Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with his services and are honored to serve his family.