Funeral service for Dr. Charles Lowry Patrick, Jr., age 71, of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 11am on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Fayetteville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be from 5pm until 8pm on Wednesday, July 12 at Higgins.
Chuck was born July 31, 1951, in Lincoln County, TN to the late Charles L. Sr. and Mary Blanche Shull Patrick. He was a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and practiced in Tennessee and Alabama for 42 years. During his career Chuck was a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Angus Association, and Holstein Association of America. He was highly active in the ARP Church serving as Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, and Elder over the years as well as Congregational Chairman for 40 years. If he was not making a farm call, at church, or with his family, he was at a ballgame. Chuck loved sports, watching, coaching and playing. He was a church league softball legend in his time, known to play in his coveralls and boots if needed. Chuck also cherished his time with his children and grandchildren. He spent many hours watching ballgames and activities, and to his grands he was “Grandad.” There is no doubt that Chuck loved the Lord, his family, and cows. He passed away July 8, 2023, at his home.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Patricia “Patty” Harris Patrick; children, Chad Patrick, Walt (Jennie) Patrick, Ben Patrick, Bea (John) Marsh; grandchildren, Chase, Alivia, and Sam Patrick, Wyatt, Tensie, John Colyar, and Imolee Patrick, Mary Ruth and Evie Marsh and baby sister due soon; siblings, Guy (Belinda) Patrick, Ruth (Eddie) Sims; several nieces, nephews and extended family members as well as many faithful friends. In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by his grandson, Whitman Shaw Patrick.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Fayetteville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, 1720 Huntsville Hwy, Fayetteville, TN 37334 or fayettevillearp.org/give/.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Dr. Charles L. Patrick, Jr.
