Ernest M. Patterson

Ernest Monroe Patterson, 83, of Newport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7­, 2020, at his home.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Munden Funeral Home. * In light of recent health concerns we ask that those with weakened immune systems use their best judgement in attending the visitation.

Ernest was a native of Brevard, North Carolina. He served in the United States Army in the 2nd Armored Division “B” Company, 1st MTB - 67th Armored Regiment from 1960 until 1965. After his military service he worked in Civil Service as an Aircraft Mechanic and made his home in Newport, North Carolina.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carolyn Patterson of the home; daughter, Tana Patterson Reynolds and husband Robert of Greenville, NC; sons, Michael “Mike” Patterson, Mark Patterson and James Daniel “Danny” Patterson and wife Lorraine, all of Newport; sisters, Joyce Wells of Hendersonville and Lois Hensley of Florida; brothers, Truman Patterson and Clinton Patterson, both of Greenville, SC; 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Grace Patterson.

Flowers are welcome.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.