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Ronald B. Patterson, 80, died March 23 in Greensboro, North Carolina.
“Ron met his beloved wife, the late Carolyn R. Patterson, on a blind date and eloped a short time later. Together they raised a beautiful family. When his children were young, he never missed a soccer game or dance recital. Ron was a faithful member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Greensboro. He was a longtime choir member, Sunday school teacher, and church committee member. Ron was a member of the United Methodist men’s group where he held various leadership roles both at the local and state level.”—Phillip Patterson, son
Most recent title: Research and development manager, Lorillard Tobacco
Education: BS, chemistry, Hastings College, 1963; PhD, organic chemistry, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 1970
Survivors: Son, Phillip; daughter, Melissa Patterson Sherrill
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