Obituary of William Patchen

William (Bill) Charles Patchen III

DOB Feb, 25, 1946

DOD Dec 10, 2019

Born in Franklin, Ohio

Moved from Columbus, Ohio to Winter Haven, Florida in 1953

Occupations:

Her Place Beauty Salon, Owner & Certified Master Hair Stylist 1965-1987

The Tearoom at Rheinauers, General Manager & Chef 

Caterer for large receptions and private events

Interests

Bill was a voracious reader and book collector of history, government, art and culture, biographies, antiques, and architecture.  His favorite hobby treasure hunting of beautiful antiques and history.

He began attending First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven in 1954 and became a member in 1959.  He served as an ordained elder and deacon, was a member of the choir and bell choir from its inception and manage the communion service from 1990 until his passing.  He loved his church family. 

Bill leaves behind a younger brother, Donald (Diane) Patchen of Tallahassee, Florida; nieces, Samantha (Gregory) Ferrell, Raegan (Paige) Simpson of Tallahassee, Kimberly (Hayder) Shalash of Iraq, nephew Steve (Jenna) Carver of Smyrna, Georgia, and great nieces, Casey and Zoey Ferrell, and great nephew Bryce Ferrell.

His deceased older sister, Sandra Reynolds' daughters, niece Ginger Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia, and Angela Reynolds, of Loganville, Georgia, grand nieces Taylor (Brian) Roberts-Galdames of Nashville, Tennessee and Bridgette Roberts, of Atlanta, Georgia, grand nephew, Steve (Kelsi) Roberts of Sandy Springs, Georgia , and great grand nieces Stella Joy Roberts and Lincoln Chloe Galdamez.  

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven, Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 1:30 pm, officiated by Pastor, Dr. Steven Negley.  He will be placed at rest in the Memorial Gardens at First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven.

In lieu of flowers, the family desires donations to the First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven, Music Ministry, in memory of William (Bill) Patchen III.