BASIL LYNN PATTERSON

Basil Lynn Patterson entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Friday, February 17, 2023 at the age of 67. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Basil was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. He was employed as a Transit Operator with Westside Transit and retired after 40 years of service. Beloved husband of Katherine Powell Patterson. Loving father of Catherine (Antonio) Whitt and Kenneth Powell. Cherished grandfather of Olufemi “Jude” Ogundipe, Kenneth Powell, Jr., Antonio “Miles” Whitt and Bella Whitt. Son of the late William Patterson Sr. and Mable Roussell Patterson. Grandson of the late Rev. Ernest Roussell, Sr. and Beulah Gasper Roussell. Brother of Gregory (Kathy) Patterson, Sr., William (Jackie) Patterson, Mark (Dimitri) Patterson, Allen (Adonis) Patterson, Ken Patterson, Kathy Patterson, and the late Pamela Patterson Byes, Paulette Patterson Zeno, and Marsha Patterson. Godfather of Ahna Williams, Courtney Thompson, Joy Patterson, and Jo’Syah Patterson. Basil is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church and all neighboring churches; employees of Westside Transit are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 922 Estalote Street Harvey, LA on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 10:00a.m. Pastor Louis Brooks Harrison, officiating.  Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: Evening Star Cemetery-Harvey, LA  Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA

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