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Willie Lenton Patterson obituary
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- [S4] Knoxville News-Sentinel (Tennessee), 8 Mar 2010.
OWENS, DEWEY M. (UNCLE MACK) - age 77, U.S. Army Retired, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Brakebill Nursing Facility. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. H.C. Owens of Middlesboro, KY; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Patterson of Knoxville; son, Rodney Alan and five brothers. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Layla; sons, Mack Jr. and friend Mary Miller and her daughter, Cissy all of Knoxville, Gary of Florida, Randy and wife, Kelli of Cuba, Greg and wife, Sabrina of N.C., and Roger of Knoxville; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Brenda and Roy Marsee of Powell, Jerri Davidson of Nashville and Delores Walker of KY; brother, Clive of New York; several nieces and nephews. Dewey received several medals while serving with both the 82nd and 101st Airborne division. He founded and was Commander of American Legion Post 341 in Lexington, KY. He was employed by A.J.'s Sports Bar on Amhurst Rd. in Knoxville for the past 20 years. Uncle Mack was an avid golfer, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a friend to all who knew him, always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. The family wishes to thank all the staff and employees of Brakebill Nursing Facility for their loving care of Uncle Mack during his stay there. Private services and interment will be held at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. www.weaverfuneralservices.com
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