In Loving Memory of Ford Allen Patterson

May 25th, 1951 – March 4th, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ford Allen Patterson, a devoted partner, father, grandfather, and friend.

Born and raised in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, Ford graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Agricultural Science. He was a cattle and tobacco farmer, and his life was defined by loving his family and hard work.

But beyond his determined spirit, Ford was a man who never met a stranger. He was always willing to lend a hand, offer wisdom, or have you laughing hard with his hilarious sense of humor. He was a NASCAR enthusiast and loved his faithful dog, Buddy.

His greatest joy was found in the company of his family, whether gathered together for a meal or watching the grandkids play.

He was a man of faith and a man of his word, and his life reflected the values he held dear—honesty, perseverance, and an abiding love for his family and his farm.

Ford is survived by his partner in life, Martha Patterson; his children, Billy Patterson (Taylor), Sarah Patterson, Elizabeth Patterson, and Sandra Savage (Tim); his grandchildren Adelynn Martin, Josephine Savage, Koda Patterson, Kyndall Patterson and Preslie Spears, all of Mt Sterling, Ky, his sisters Linda VanMeter of Lexington KY and Helen Patterson of Mt Sterling Kentucky as well as a host of family and friends who will forever cherish his memory. His parents, Billy Patterson and Shirley Osterhaut Patterson, preceded him in death.

A service to honor his life will be held for only close friends and family at The Refinery Church in Mt Sterling, Kentucky, with Pastor Daniel Lykins officiating on Friday, March 14th at 11am.

His enduring spirit will continue to inspire future generations, reminding us that a life rooted in hard work, love, and humility leaves a legacy worth following.

Though his hands may rest, his spirit lives on in the land he loved, the family he nurtured, and the values he instilled in all who knew him.