Charles Patterson Obituary Charles Wayne Patterson, 86, of Hamilton, passed away at 11:37 PM Friday, November 24, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage. Charles was born November 7, 1937, the son of Orlando and Palice Marie (Bufford) Patterson in Crocketts Bluff, Arkansas. On August 4, 1961, he was united in marriage to Mary Close at the First Christian Church in Hamilton. Charles worked at Steel Castings in Keokuk for 45 years and was a member of the United Steel Workers Union local #3311. He was an active member of the First Christian Church in Hamilton where he had served as an elder, deacon and board member. Charles lived his faith in every aspect of his life. He was a kind and humble man, the personification of honor, love, integrity and hard work. He enjoyed watching baseball, NASCAR, old western movies, working in his garage and fishing. He especially enjoyed anything involving his grandchildren. He was the foundation of faith and love for his family, a true treasure. He was cherished and respected by all who knew him. Charles is survived by his wife, Mary, of Hamilton; two daughters, Sheila Queen and Brenda Patterson, both of Hamilton; grandchildren, Mitch (Becca Root) Noble, Amanda (Jeff) Maxwell, Shelby (Michael) Hageman, Samantha (Landon Paredes) Syfert, and Brady Syfert; great grandchildren, Ava and Anna Noble, Jayden Taft, Ryan and Rachel Maxwell, Dalton Weaver, Alayna McAfee and Alexis Hageman; one sister, Joyce Williams of Marengo, Iowa, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James Childers, Ronnie Patterson, Merle Patterson and Ray Childers in infancy; a sister Marilyn Patterson in childhood; and a son-in-law, Terry Queen. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton with burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton. Visitation will be held from 3:00 7:00 PM Wednesday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton with family meeting friends from 5:00 7:00. Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church in Hamilton. Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements. Services Printy Funeral Home 720 Main Street Hamilton, IL 62341 Printy Funeral Home 720 Main Street Hamilton, IL 62341