Timothy James Patterson age 59 of Raleigh, North Carolina died on Monday, August 15, 2011 in Lincoln.  He was born on April 15, 1952 in Denver, Colorado to James and Marie (Hoffman) Patterson.  He served in the US Navy and the Navy Reserve for 20 years.  Timothy was retired from the US Postal Service.  He was a loving son and husband and a wonderful father.

Timothy is survived by his wife, Cheryl of Raleigh; mother, Marie Wilson of Lincoln; daughter and son-in-law, Heather Patterson Meyer and Drew Meyer of Pasadena, California; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Melissa Patterson of  Hebron, Nebraska;  stepsons, George Eugene Dill, Shawn Michael Dill, Timothy Andrew Dill all of Murdock, Nebraska; 4 grandchildren, numerous friends and co-workers.  He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Deborah Mitchell.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Rudge Chapel in Wyuka Cemetery.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 19, 2011 at 10:30 A.M. at Rudge Chapel in Wyuka Cemetery.

Burial with military honors will be in Wyuka Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.