Mr. Calvin Patterson, Jr.

Calvin Patterson, Jr., 81, of Peoria, IL passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 15, 2016 at his home. Calvin was born in Youngstown OH on July 13, 1934 to Calvin, Sr., and Eliza (Yorbrought) Patterson. He was a 1953 graduate of Rayen High School where he excelled in academics and football. Calvin was a 1959 graduate of Buffton College where he was an All Star football player. He later graduated in 1967 from Tennessee State University with a Masters Degree in Education. Calvin married Mattie Clark in 1957 and to their union two sons were born, Calvin Patterson, III of Peoria, IL and Kenneth M. Patterson of Oakland, CA. Mattie passed in 2004. He married Angelique D. Robertson on March 13, 2008; she survives of Peoria. He is also survived by his two sons, Calvin, III and Kenneth both of Peoria; one grandson, Calvin G. Patterson, IV; and one sister, Julia Watkins of Youngstown, OH. He is preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Carolyn Mack and Wilhelmina Dawson. Calvin loved spending time with his family. He roller skated with his wife, Angelique, and grandkids at the age of 74 in Mossville to the sounds of “Boogie Knights”. Driving the doon buggies at Kartville was his personal favorite thing to do in the summer time. He took motorcycle lessons for a planned ride with his wife on a mo-ped they co-own. Calvin loved sports. He could tell you almost anything about any sport; he kept up with all the new statistics. Throughout his 10 year marriage to Angelique, he enjoyed the two of them taking communion and fellowship to those who were sick and shut-in, often times using his own resources. He never refused his wife’s call for him to serve and assist in God’s mission. Calvin spent the majority of his adult life as a school teacher. He was a mentor and role model to many of Peoria’s Elite and some of our most loved residents. His most proud moment was being guest speaker at Peoria Christian School where his grandson attended. In 2015, Calvin threw himself an 81st Birthday Celebration that was the pinnacle of his later retirement. All who shared in the celebration showed Calvin all the love of Jesus. He was humbled by the experience to have been shown so much love. Calvin culminated his many talents in a theater production where he played the role of an angel. He often spoke of being honored by Ms. Millie Hall in her book listing him among the First Negro’s of Peoria. Calvin was a faithful member and Certified Deacon at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church where Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, May 21, 2016 with a visitation at 10 am. Pastor Alphonso Lyons, Jr., will officiate. Calvin will be laid to rest at Tod Homestead Cemetery in Youngstown, OH. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at simonsmortuary.com.

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Mr. Calvin Patterson, Jr.

July 13, 1934 - May 15, 2016