Wendell R. Patterson passed away at his residence in Mineral Wells October 8, 2017. He was born on August 17, 1931 in Mineral Wells, Texas. He was married to Helen Jo Patterson for 67 years and had six children. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 56 years and held a 32nd degree Master Mason. He retired from the Millsap Independent School District as a bus driver.He is survived by his wife Helen Jo Patterson, two brothers Ned and Johnny, Three sisters Maxine, Ramona, Billie Jean. There are three sons: Bobby and wife Thelma, Glen and wife Mary, and Jimmy and wife Cathy. There are two daughters: Sandra and husband Steve and Cynthia. He was also survived by 20 Grandchildren, 42 Great Grandchildren, and two Great Great Grand children. He is preceded in death by a son Alan Patterson, mother and father, and two brothers.