OBITUARY Henry Clay Patterson was born to Dora Smith on July 14, 1946 in Marshall, TX . Henry attended public schools in Marshall, TX and graduated from H.B. Pemberton High School in 1964. Henry loved his classmates and looked forward to each class reunion where he worked tirelessly on the planning committee. Henry accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at the age of fourteen and was baptized at Oakhill Baptist Church where he served as a faithful member until God called him home. Henry began his work career at Norit Americas (Darco) where he faithfully served for thirty-eight years until his disability caused him to retire in 2006. Henry also was a bus driver for the Marshall Public Schools for seventeen years. He considered the students on his route as "precious cargo" and he was committed to ensuring that their daily commute was a safe one. Additionally, Henry was a newspaper carrier for the Marshall News Messenger. One of Henry's special joys in life was to get in his vehicle and just ride with Gloria; enjoying the beautiful countryside, nature and each other's companionship. He will be remembered as a kind, fun-loving individual who loved life and lived to love. An unwavering fighter, who through his trials, tribulations, and sickness remained strong and steadfast even until the bitter end. Henry was predeceased by his mother Dora Lee Smith and two sisters Jessica and Evelyn. The following remain to treasure Henry's memory: his loving and compassionate wife, Gloria Moore-Patterson, Marshall, TX; one son, Henry Patterson, III (Treva), Longview, TX; three brothers, Reuben Wesley (Shirley), San Antonio, TX; and Patrick Smith (Ellen), and Thomas Smith (Rhonda), Oklahoma City, OK; one sister Florence Morgan (James) San Antonio, TX; two step-daughters, Rosie Smith, Marshall, TX; and LaTanya Kessee, Marshall, TX; one step-son, Dietrich Len Kessee (Kymia), Humble, TX; two granddaughters, Mya Patterson and Hailey Patterson, Longview, TX; three step granddaughters, Tamika Smith and Tajuana Forest (Barrie), Marshall, TX and Taquida Love,(Michael) Ft. Worth, TX; seven step great grandchildren, Donavan Kessee, Jamiquai Hall, Taricke Smith, Prince Dunn, Artavius Cox, Javis Forest, and Marquis Forest; two sisters-in -laws, Thelma Taylor (Alvin), and Willie Bell Brewster, Marshall, TX; one brother-in-law, George E. Moore (Carolyn), Texarkana, TX and many other relatives and special friends. As we pass through this journey of life, God places people in our lives for a season. Henry was certainly as man for all seasons. We shall miss him dearly but we look forward to the day when we shall see him again!