Charles R. Patterson Jr.

Charles R. Patterson, Jr. of Chestertown, Maryland died on August 18, 2006 at Chestertown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chestertown. He was 92. Born in Newark, New Jersey on October 9, 1913 an only child of the late Charles Sr. and Cornelia Benjamin Patterson. He grew up in Leonardo, New Jersey and graduated from Leonardo High School class of 1931. He was a track and field athlete in High School running the mile. On July 4, 1940 he married Marsina Martin and in 1949 they moved to Cambridge, Maryland. In 1958 they moved to the present home farm near Chestertown in Queen Anne’s County. In the 1930’s Mr. Patterson worked with the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) in Tennessee and as a young man while living in New Jersey he worked as a farmer and waterman. He was an electrician by trade and also enjoyed farming. He was a member of the IBEW. Mr. Patterson also enjoyed hunting and target shooting. He belonged to gun clubs and enjoyed gardening and traveling to Florida, Mexico, and Belize during the winter. He served on the vestry of St. Luke’s Parish (Church Hill) and as Jr. Warden of St. Andrew’s Chapel (Sudlersville). He is survived by his wife of 66 years, a daughter: Patricia Kimble Scott and her husband Lynwood of near Chestertown, MD, a son: Charles R. Patterson, III and his wife Martha (Taylor) of near Chestertown, MD, six grandchildren: E. Theodore (Teddy) Kimble, Jr. and his wife Robin of Sudlersville, MD, Robert P. Kimble of Sudlersville, MD, Patricia (Patty) Kimble Clark and her husband, Phil of Chestertown, MD, Charles R. Patterson IV and his wife Sherry of Chestertown, MD, Cheryl Patterson Hill and her husband Trey of Rock Hall, MD, and David Patterson and his wife Laci of Tulsa, OK. He is also survived by eight great grandchildren: Robbie, Sabrina, Caitlyn, Cameron, Chad, Nathan, Makala, and Dylan. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 21, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Andrew’s Chapel in Sudlersville, MD where relatives and friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Crumpton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Parish P.O. Box 38 Church Hill, Maryland 21623.