( January 31, 1949 - July 11, 2016 )
Jerry "Mike" Patrick, age 67, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away, Monday, July 11, 2016 at Diversicare Nursing Home in Oak Ridge while surrounded by his family.
Mike was born January 31, 1949 in Stonega, VA. He attended the WhiteStone Church and was a member of the Native American Indian Heritage Council.
Mike loved staying busy playing tennis, softball, kayaking, exercising, riding his motorcycle but most importantly he loved his family and wrestling with his grandkids.
Mr. Patrick is preceded in death by his father, Artie Patrick.
He is survived by his wife Juanita Patrick of Oliver Springs; by his mother, Virginia Patrick of Kingsport; by his children: Damon Patrick of Knoxville, Michael Patrick and wife, Kim of Knoxville, Garry Ashley and wife, Dee Dee of Coalfield, Larry Ashley and wife Edwina of Coalfield, Anita Wright of Clarksville and Erica Walker of Oak Ridge, by cousins, Chris, Paul, David and Frank Jr. Horton. Mike was also survived by numerous grandchildren.
The family will receive friends, Friday, July 15, 2016, between the hours of 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm at Premier Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 8:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Don Pride and Rev. Brock Tharpe officiating.
Burial and graveside services will be held Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 10:00 am at Estes/Western Cemetery in the Coalfield Community.
Premier Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs is proudly serving the Patrick family and we invite you to share a message of condolence to the family at www.sharpfh.com
