Access Road Ricky Patterson, of Conyers, died March 29, 2013, at the age of 61. He enjoyed watching golf and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was a family man and had a strong work ethic. Ricky was preceded in death by his father, Rudolph "Pat" Patterson; and mother, Frances Mullins. Survivors include his loving, devoted wife of 45 years, Roxanne; sons, Richard Eugene "Richie" Patterson, Jr., Russell Eric Patterson and his wife, Jessica; grandchildren, Haley Patterson, Austin Patterson, Caitlin Patterson; sister and brother-in-law, Teresa and Ernie Davis; aunt, Shirley White; numerous nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Elaine and Steve Roselle, Yvonne and Rick Redd, Teena and Keith Franks, Jawanna Pitts, Mitzi and Mark Burrous, Fonda and Bill Stowers, Wanda Pitts, John Pitts. A Memorial Service for Ricky will be held Monday, April 1, 2013, 12:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, April 1, one hour prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.