Thomas Steven Patterson

Thomas Steven Patterson, 65 of Edon, died unexpectedly Friday, June 14, 2024 as the result of an accident. He was born October 13, 1958 in Marion to the late Thomas Eugene and Dorothy LaVerne (Haines) Patterson. He was also preceded in death by a half-sister, Judy Schemmel.

Steve (also known as Tom) was an avid hunter, trapper and fisherman. He had a lot of success raising and showing champion hogs in 4-H. He enjoyed the outdoors and listening to 80s and 90s rock music. He began working for General Telephone Company (which later became Verizon, then Frontier Communications) in 1977 after graduating from North Union High School and continued his career there for 40 years before he retired.

He is survived by a son, Seth (Cathe…

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