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Willie Jessie James Patterson was born on September 17, 1934 in Hamburg Mississippi to Georgia Patterson and Robert Gilmore.
Willie was known as Doc or Jessie to all his loved ones he was an observing and funny man who loved to curse and crack jokes. His passion was fixing trucks, cars and partying at motorcycle clubs. He was the granddad and Uncle who gave all the kids nicknames especially the boys. And if you set down with him for 10 minutes he had so many stories to tell you like how he was a fire-fighter, Biker Member, Army Vet and a Gang Member back in his days.
He leaves g1 years of wonderful memories to his wife Lizzie Patterson; Daughters Tangela Griffin, Rashida and Michelle Lee; Sons Charles Griffin and Damien Lee ;Sisters Della, Ann, Rosa Ivory and Hattie Lynn and a host of Grandchildren's,Nieces, Nephews and Cousins
Willie was preceded in death by his
Parents Georgia Patterson and Robert Gilmore;
Daughter Felicia Lee; Sons Melvin,Tony, Willie Griffin and Eddie Lee; Brother Sonny Gilmore.
Monday, March 30, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Central time)
Brian P. Pickett Funeral Home I, LLC (A Brian P. Pickett Funeral Group)
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