Larry Pat Patterson, known as Pat to friends and family, passed away on December 17, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas.  Pat was 80 years old and joins his wife Cathy Patterson in the Lord's embrace.

Viewing will be on Saturday, December 20, 2025 (9:00a.m.-9:00p.m.) and Sunday, December 21,2025 (1:00p.m.- 9:00p.m.) at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in Spearman.

A Private Family Burial will be at the Holt Cemetery on Monday, December 22, at 11:00a.m...  A memorial for Pat will be Monday, December 22,2025 at the Church of Christ in Spearman at 2:00p.m. with John Scott officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

The youngest son of Lewis Medlin and Rose Maudine Patterson, Pat was born on July 11, 1945, and attended school in Spearman graduating with the class of 1963. Pat was united in marriage with Cathy on December 28, 1964, in Spearman, Texas where they lived for most of their lives.

Pat was the devoted father of two sons and a lifelong cowboy, farmer, and rancher known for his unrelenting work ethic and good humor. Pat was active throughout his entire life until the very end and enjoyed playing poker, investing, tinkering, fixing, and having a good visit with his many friends and acquaintances.

Pat is survived by two sons: Travis Patterson and wife, Lana, of Spearman and Clint Patterson and wife, Anna, of Seattle, Washington; six grandchildren: Lauren Patterson and husband, Jack Karlin, of Spearman; Trace Patterson and wife, Natalie, of Weatherford; Zane Patterson and wife, Ashley, of Spearman; and Emma, Claire, and Natalie Patterson of Seattle;  two great grandchildren: Haddie and True Karlin of Spearman; and a sister-in-law and companion, Joan Crum, of Amarillo, Texas, and her daughters Tamara Silbert and Reagan Hales.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers, Lewis Medlin Jr. (Sonny) Patterson, John Baily Patterson and sister Joyce Madeline Patterson.

Memorial contributions may be given to Panhandle Cancer Cure Foundation, PO Box 51523, Amarillo, TX 79159 or www.panhandlecancercurefoundation.org.