Jakeb David Race Patterson, 22, of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:10 A.M., Sunday, June 6, 2021 at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Jakeb had been a security guard at St. Joseph Hospital in Murphysboro. He was a member of the United States Army National Guard.
He was born November 13, 1998 at Murphysboro, IL, the son of Mike and Amy (Race) Patterson.
He married Emily Born on June 5, 2021 at St. Louis, MO and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, his parents of Du Quoin, two brothers - Ahusten Patterson and Blake Patterson, both of Du Quoin, grandparents - Rita Dunmyer and husband Johnny and Cindy Patterson, all of Du Quoin, great grandmother - Ruth Patterson of Du Quoin, aunt - Amanda Race and husband Mike of Florida, uncles - Chris Patterson and wife Beth and Jeff Patterson and wife Leah, all of Murphysboro, great aunt - Kim Broski of Du Quoin, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers - Gary L. Race and Dean Patterson, great grandmother - Betty Scruggs and great grandfathers - Wyatt Scruggs and Willard Patterson.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Friends may call from 11 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the church.
Burial will be in the Old Du Quoin Cemetery at Du Quoin.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
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