Jo Patrick "Pat" Patterson

Jo Patrick "Pat" Patterson was born on May 5, 1933, and went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 3, 2025, just before his 92nd birthday. He modeled a Christian life and the sacrificial love of Jesus through service, humility, love, faithfulness, loyalty, and immense generosity. He grew up in Dallas, TX, spending his younger years helping work on the family's 40-acre farm near Richardson, TX during the Depression. These were some of his fondest childhood memories. He attended Highland Park High School and played baseball as a catcher for 4 years, graduating in 1950. He then attended Texas A&M University for a year, where he also played baseball. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army where he spent two years in Germany during the Korean War as part of the first guided missile battalion (where he also played baseball). On his return, he enrolled for continued studies at the University of Texas at Austin where he met his wife and the love of his life, Bunky. They were married in 1957. He had many business opportunities that took them around Texas, and they eventually settled back in Austin where he established and owned a new branch of Wholesale Electronics Supply. He was a top salesman for Sylvania and Winegard satellite antennas. During this time, he loved every minute of raising his big, beautiful family of one son and five daughters. With never a moment to spare, he volunteered with the Travis County EMS in Westlake, often the first to arrive. He sold his business after 35 years but continued to broker electronic components and equipment and was known as the man who could source anything. Pat embraced many technological changes in his life - from the punch press to computers, satellite TV, the internet, smartphones, and the recent explosion of AI. He was a man of adventure. He traveled around the world, loved to be in nature, and took great birding trips. He never missed an opportunity to cheer on his beloved Texas Longhorns and eat Mexican food (especially at Matt's El Rancho on his birthday when he would let out his signature grito "ay-ay-ay!" as the mariachis played). He always took the scenic route, whether intentionally or unintentionally. He had a sharp eye for a good deal and loved the thrill of finding a bargain, both which often led to many more adventures. Wherever he was, he opened doors and pulled out chairs for the ladies, always a true gentleman. The only time he wasn't a gentleman, was when he played racquetball and was known for his "kill shot". Foremost, he lived a life of faith and deeply cared about people. He made sure to meet and greet everyone in his path, ask their name, and about their life; each person mattered to him. He was highly active at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, serving as an usher and participating in the Christ Renews His Parish (CHRP) men's program. He indeed found a renewed faith and deepened relationship with Jesus, met his friend and brother in Christ, Alan Graham, and the idea for Mobile Loaves and Fishes was formed. His whole life Pat aspired to serve others and build community, at home, in business, in the church, and with those who needed one. Being an only child, Pat wanted to be surrounded by a large family and so his wife and 6 children became his first community. He had amazing 'finder skills' and could produce something out of nothing, so it was fitting that he was one of the founders of the Mobile Loaves and Fishes food truck ministry. He helped procure and outfit the first MLF food truck that roamed Austin providing food, clothing, and most importantly the love of God to those living on the streets. The ministry led to the growth of the Community First! Village that provides permanent housing for previously homeless men and women. He and Bunky befriended, loved, served, and supported other people in their lives who were suffering. Many came to know Jesus through their living example. Pat will be forever remembered and loved by his family and extended family, church, innumerable friends, and the communities he served. He is survived by his 6 children: Roy Patterson and his children Lindsey and Schell; Maury DeLuca; Shannon DeCraene; Schell Sells and husband Byron and their children, Schelby, Alec, and Bowman; Jamie Hillin and husband Bobby; Sunday Patterson; and 6 great-grandchildren. In place of flowers, it was Pat's wish that those who loved him and wanted to do something in his memory would make donations to Community First! Village which serves people experiencing chronic homelessness and a loss of community in the Austin, TX area: https://give.mlf.org/campaign/688393/donate. Service: May 15, 2025, 10:30am St. John Neumann Catholic Church 5455 Bee Caves Rd Austin, TX 78746 Reception: May 15, 2025 Immediately following the service St. John Neumann Catholic Church - Morris Hall 5455 Bee Caves Rd Austin, TX 78746 Burial: May 15th, 2025, 2:00pm Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery 330 Berry Lane Georgetown, TX 78626

Jo Patrick "Pat" Patterson

May 5, 1933 - May 3, 2025