June 29, 2019
William “Bill” Patrick age 84 of Smithville passed away Friday morning, June 28, 2019 at his residence. He was born March 25, 1935 in Athens, AL. Mr. Bill was a sewing machine mechanic, affiliated with New Life United Pentecostal Church and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Posie Flanagan and Pauline Patrick; daughter, Sabra (Noel) Redmon; son, John Rice; grandson, Stephen Patrick. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Patrick of Smithville; 5 children, Angela Jarvis of Smithville, Teresa Patrick of McMinnville, Jerome (Rhonda) Patrick of Silver Point, Loretta Elkins of Smithville and Christina Jones of McMinnville; step-daughter, Sandra Jones of McMinnville; 16 grandchildren; 1 brother, Ray Flanagan. Funeral services will be conducted 2 PM Monday, July 1, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Dwayne Cornelius officiating and burial will follow in Taylor Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be Sunday 1 PM until 5 PM and Monday 10 AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.