Mr. Joshua D. Patterson Sr.

May 20, 1978 - August 11, 2018

Mr. Joshua Douglas Patterson, Sr., 40, of Peoria, IL passed away at 8 PM on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Joshua was born on May 20, 1978 at 11:29 AM in Peoria to the Rev. James L. and Christy J. (Lee) Patterson, Sr. Joshua was educated in Peoria District 150. He worked as a CNA at the local nursing homes for years until he became ill. Joshua was so happy, full of life and love for others. He believed in family first and spending time with his children which were his heart. Joshua was a talker who spent long hours conversating with family and friends, especially on his beloved phone. Joshua leaves to cherish his most precious memories his loving and devoted parents, the Rev. James L. and Christy J. Patterson, Sr., of Peoria; four children, Joshua Patterson, Jr., of Glasford, IL, Cierra Patterson and Aaliyah Patterson both of East Peoria and Kristian Mack; seven brothers, Christopher Michael Patterson, Christopher Mose Patterson, Jonathan Michael (Nicole Fitzgerald) Patterson, James (Jamie) Patterson all of Peoria, Nathaniel Carl Patterson of Grand Rapids, MI, James Edward Patterson of Davenport, IA and John Kerns of Peoria; five sisters, Amy (Brennen) Rodgers of Peoria, Leonette Patterson of Scottsdale, AZ, Lisa (Aaron) Watson of Davenport, IA, Shirley Poindexter of California, Stacey Shores of Canton, IL; four grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Clarence Lee and Delores (Floyd) Sposter and his paternal grandparents, James and Mary Maxwell. Funeral services will be held at 11:29 AM on Monday, August 20, 2018 at Gospel Experience Church with a visitation to begin at 10:29 AM. Pastor Richard Hammonds will officiate. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.