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Anita Patterson
George Patterson
November 9th, 1965 - December 21st, 2020
November 9th, 1965 - December 21st, 2020
George was born November 9, 1965 in Chambersburg, PA to Sue Ann (Moyer/Patterson) Day and Frank Edward Patterson.
George is a 1983 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School. He obtained a BS in Chemistry from the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point in 1989 and a Doctorate in Medicine from the
Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS) in 1993. Prior to entering USMA, George served as a PFC in the United States Army working as a Chemical Laboratory Specialist. Upon graduation from USUHS George remained on active duty as a Family Medicine Physician serving in various medical/leadership roles for 21 years and retired with the rank of Colonel in 2014.
During his Army career George was awarded the following medals and honors: Army Service Ribbon (2 times), Marksman Qualification Badge with Hand Grenade, Sharpshooter Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16), Meritorious Service Medal (6 times), Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Parachutist Badge.
Upon retirement from active-duty George continued to serve until his death as a Physician in government service at the Mark Connelly Clinic at Fort Gordon, GA. George maintained membership with the United Methodist Church throughout his numerous duty assignments with his most recent membership being at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Aiken, SC.
George’s passions and pastimes included: singing; hunting; playing soccer, golf (3 hole in ones); and card games (mostly poker); and he was an avid football fan of West Point, Penn State and the Pittsburgh Steelers. His greatest passion was collecting friends and serving people, and he did this everywhere he went. George also maintained membership at the Reserve Club at Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC.
George was preceded in death by his father; his brother, Daniel; and his mother.
He is survived by his loving wife, Anita (Swanger) Patterson; his sons, G. Aaron (Rachel) of Highland Falls, NY and Seth Edward (Jasmine) of Dallas, GA; four grandchildren, Connor David, Alaric Edward, Grayson Leo, and Quinn Avery: and his sister, Crystal (Patterson) Mitchell of Mechanicsburg, PA.
Services will take place at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY on Monday, October 18 at 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation (https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate), or Can Hope of South Carolina (https://canhope.life).
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West Point Cemetery
Outdoor Wall Columbarium • 41.3986841, -73.9674022
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Reed
Dinners, studying, games, movies, cards, kids, playgrounds, campgrounds, amusement parks, cheering, crying, army complaining, moving, praying, hugging, drinking, promoting, traveling, white water rafting, retiring, grandparenting…not enough time. A man’s man, Steelers fanatic, golfing guru, poker shark, competitor at anything, great friend, loving husband and father, and doting grandparent…not enough words. Eternity with Jesus. Amen.
Karen Vijuk
I always admired how George liked everyone and included them in his golf and card tournaments. He was very special.
Michelle Smith
So many wonderful memories of George and the family - from nights of spades and chocolate chip cookies when our babies were little to vacations and visits as the kids got older. One of my favorite memories was on a trip to Hershey park watching Aaron and Prescott lead our families around while George and Reed walked in the back, talking and thinking back to when it was George and Reed leading us around Hershey Park with us in the back, with little ones in strollers. I love this memory because as military families there aren't too many friends that span such a valuable stretch of life and remain so important to us as your family has! We love you all!
Aaron Patterson
Funeral of George Patterson Monday October 18, 2021 10 a.m. West Point, NY The Patterson family is asking for you to RSVP to the funeral of George Patterson to get an accurate headcount for the caterer. Please see the information below regarding access to West Point and the reception. To attend George’s funeral, you must enter and exit the installation as part of the funeral procession. Procession to the Old Cadet Chapel at West Point will step off at approximately 9:45 am from the West Point Visitors Center, 2107 New South Post Rd, West Point, NY 10996. Please arrive at or before 9:30 am. Those in the procession will not need to show ID or go through the background check process. If you miss the time of the procession you will have to navigate the background check process prior to gaining access to West Point. If you need a restroom while waiting to step off, there is one located inside the Visitors Center on the lower level as well as another one just outside the gift shop. All guests, regardless of vaccination status are required to wear a mask when indoors at West Point. Those who are unvaccinated must wear a mask at all times. After the chapel service will be the graveside committal, Military Honors will be rendered followed by inurnment in the Columbarium wall. The procession will then take everyone to the Class of 49 Lodge at West Point, where the family will be receiving guests and hosting a reception. For planning purposes, please RSVP to gaaronpatterson@gmail.com on or before October 13, 2021. At the time of passing, all West Point graduates receive a tribute page where family, colleagues and classmates can share thoughts and memories which bring comfort to the family. We encourage you to leave a comment on George's page. Aaron Patterson
Rusty Bittle
George and my brother (Tim) & I grew up about 10 houses apart in Chambersburg . . . many good memories there in itself. George came with Tim to visit me at WP in 1984(?) and decided then and there that that's what he was going to do with the rest of his life. I still remember the day George, as a Plebe during his first summer, picked me out of a crowd walking in front of Eisenhower Barracks and ran up and saluted me.
Seth Patterson
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