This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Patterson, Curry, DeSpain, Woodward, Pierce Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17989/mb.ashx Message Board Post: William Floyd Patterson, son of Stuart C. and Elnora Curry Patterson, was born November 20, 1903 in Green county, near Pierce, Ky. He died October 2, 1950. On June 26, 1929 he was married to Miss Lillian Woodward. To this union two sons were born, James Stuart who died in infancy, and William Connell who survives him. As a small boy, Floyd was converted, and he often spoke of this experience and only recently assured his family of his faith in Christ. He was a member of the Greensburg Presbyterian church. Besides his wife and son he is survived by his mother, Mrs. S. C. Patterson of Greensburg, and two sisters, Mrs. Clay Curry of Louisville and Mrs. Violet Pierce of Memphis, Tennessee. He also leaves several nieces and nephews surviving. Floyd was well known and liked by the people who came in contact with him. He served as Deputy Sheriff of Green County for four years, and served eight years as County Tax Commissioner. The last office that he held was County Court Clerk for! Green County, which term lasted for four years. For several years he was owner and operator of the Chevrolet Sales Agency and Garage in Greensburg. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the home of Mrs. S. C. Patterson by Rev. William Read, pastor of the Greensburg Presbyterian church, and was assisted by Rev. V. A. Jones as pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church of Greensburg. Burial was in the Greensburg cemetery. The pallbearers were Howard Pickett, Dennis Gupton, Colby Cowherd, Paul Calhoon, Samuel Moore and Boyce Hudson. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky., Vol. 2, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p. 168 Father: Steward Castilla Patterson (21 Mar 1878 - 27 Dec 1943) Mother Elnora Curry (4 Sep 1880 - 13 Nov 1956) Greensburg Cem.; transcribed by Bill Clark Patterson, Lillian Woodward Jul 18, 1907 - Oct 17, 1999 (dau of James Hardy & Lillie Despain Woodward) Patterson, Floyd William Nov 2, 1903 - Oct 2, 1950 (son of Steward C. & Elenora Curry Patterson) Kentucky Death Index, rootsweb PATTERSON FLOYD W; age 46; death place GREEN; residence GREEN; death date 2 Oct 1950 1920 Green Co. Ky. Census; PIERCE Series: T625 Roll: 572 Page: 116; Heritage Quest Census Images Stuart C. Patterson, 42, Ky; Elnora, 39, Ky; Flora, son, [sic], 16, Ky; Dolly Chaudoin, cousin, 27, Ky; Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.