Donnie D. Patterson was born on July 30, 1969 to Joseph Matthews and Emma Louise Patterson Johnson. At an early age he confessed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and in due course, became a member of First Baptist Church Amulet Street, then pastored by Rev. H.B. Barnum.
Affectionally known as Duck to the family, Donnie, lived a vibrant life watching old tv shows and visiting various casinos. Donnie loved his family and would travel back to Natchitoches every chance he got.
Donnie was married to Zendra Patterson in 2016. They helped to raise five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Destiny Danielle Patterson, and two sisters Orelia “Mookie” Jackson and Terry Sue Dumars.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Zendra Allen Patterson, son Chris Patterson, DeAndre Patterson, Philip Rachal and Xavier Allen. Also one sister Patsy Ward Hoover (Edward),five brothers Walter (Carol), Perry Joe (Sheila,) Larry (Diane), Paul, and his twin brother Ronnie (Deborah), three special nieces, Ulisa Ward Hookfin (Richard), Roshunda Ward, Sanford (Lawrence), Renita Ward Williams (John Jr.) and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Homegoing Celebration will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church, 1116 Amulet St., Natchitoches. Officiating will be Rev. Malcolm Bernstine. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of service.
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to where I am going.” John 14:1-4