Obituary
March 3, 1936 – December 14, 2024
Edward (Ed) L. Patterson, 88, of Muncie, IN passed away on Saturday, December 14,
2024 in Columbus OH. He was born on March 3, 1936 in Bath, IN to Roy and Virginia
Patterson.
Ed married Julia Grafford on December 23, 1955 in Muncie, IN, they met at her
Uncle Frank’s restaurant where she was a waitress and Ed was a customer. They
enjoyed much happiness in 69 years together. He attended Muncie Central High
School and served in the US Army from 1959-61. Ed owned and operated Aluminum
Installation and Construction for 35 years and he took great pride in doing quality
work for his customers. Before starting his business, Ed worked at Marhoefer’s for
17 years until their closing. Ed earned the achievement of a 32nd degree Mason and
was a member of the Shrine Club, he also served on the board at Munseetown
Federal Credit Union. Ed enjoyed spending time with his family, boating and taking
his vintage Cadillac and El Camino to car shows. He always leant a hand to anyone
who needed help.
Ed is survived by his loving wife, Julia, two devoted sons Steve Patterson (Tammy),
Greg Patterson (Derika), two grandchildren Ashley Smith (Kenny) and Andrew
Patterson (Abbie), Four great grandchildren, Mariah, Tatiana, Aiden and Adaline and
one sister, Virginia Gentry (Lanie). He is also survived by one sister-in-law Jeanette
Windsor (Allen) and one brother-in-law Doug Grafford (Marge) along with many
nieces and nephews. Ed was proceeded in death by his parents, 3 sisters and
brother.
Services for friends and family will be Monday, December 30 at Gardenview Funeral
Home, Muncie IN with visitation starting at 12:30pm and services at 1:30p.
Memorial contributions can be made in Ed’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association
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