Billy G. Patterson

Billy G. Patterson, age 92, of Bald Knob passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Unity Health Medical Center in Searcy, Arkansas. He was born May 29, 1931 to the late Herbert “Hub” and Lola (Liles) Patterson in Honey Holler of Velvet Ridge. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 68 years, Betty (Brown) Patterson; 3 daughters, Janna Patterson, Linda Crymes, Vicki Patterson; his son Craig Patterson (Sharon). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Lori House (Dale), Jonathon Crymes (Melissa), Brandi Kimberling, Allen Kimberling, Will Patterson; great-grandchildren, Austin Fletcher, Emmy Crymes, Cohen House, Bentley Crymes, Aidyn Watkins, Cash Kimberling, Ethan House; sister, Wanda Pennington and many nieces and a nephew. Billy was preceded in death by his parents and a younger sister, Peggy Sue Patterson. Billy grew up in the Twenty-three Community, where he went to school until the 8th grade. He then attended Bald Knob High School and graduated in 1950.After graduation, he joined the Navy and served during the Korean War as a Radioman’s Seaman. In 1955 he married Betty and drove a city bus in Little Rock before moving back to Bald Knob in 1959. At this time, he began his 34-year career delivering Colonial Bread where he became known in White County as “The Breadman”. Bill loved spending time with his family and friends, fishing, hunting, driving a tractor, cooking fish, and playing late night card games while camping. He was a member of Central Baptist Church where he ran the sound system for several years. He was a Volunteer Fireman for the city of Bald Knob for 24 years and served on the Fireman’s Pension Board. He served 2 terms as City Recorder for the Bald Knob City Council. He was a charter member of the Bald Knob Jaycees in the early 1960’s and held several offices. He also enjoyed being a member of the “Chain Gang” for the home football games for a number of years. Bill was a hard-working, loving family man and words cannot express how much he will be missed. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Powell Funeral Home in Bald Knob, Arkansas. Visitation will precede beginning at 9:00 a.m. Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob – Judsonia.

Billy G. Patterson

May 29, 1931 - December 18, 2023