PATTERSON, Wilson, age 8, of Berlin Center, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24th, 2014. He was surrounded by family and friends when God called him home.
He was born on March 14, 2006, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to Robert and Jaime Patterson. Robert is a Master Sergeant (MSgt) in the United States Marine Corps, and was most recently stationed in Okinawa, Japan.
Wilson was a 3rd grader at South Range Elementary School, an honorary member of the Mount Union men's soccer team, an honorary member of the ACF Culinary Team USA, and a faithful member of the Greenford Christian Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding ATVs, cooking, spending time with family, and building with Legos. To learn more about Wilson and his 18 month battle with Burkitt Lymphoma Leukemia, you can visit his Facebook page, Winning for Wilson.
Wilson leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Robert and Jaime (Berger) Patterson; sister, Willa Grace Patterson; and a host of family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 12:00 pm at the Greenford Christian Church, 11767 Lisbon Rd Greenford, OH 44422.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the following organizations in Wilson's name:
Semper Fi Fund
825 College Blvd, Suite 102
PMB 609
Oceanside, CA 92057
Catch a Dream Foundation
Attn: Dr. Marty Brunson
PO Box 6280
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Project Ed Bear
http://www.projectedbear.org/wordpress/donate/
St Baldrick's Foundation
1333 South Mayflower Avenue, Suite 400
Monrovia, CA 91016
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