Kenneth Ray Patterson

     Kenneth (Kenny) Ray Patterson, Sr., 57, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada from a massive heart attack.  Kenny was born October 4, 1962 in Independence, MO to Fredrick & Lucille (Villars) Hunsaker.  He married Jodi Pruett and she survives of the home.

     Kenny was in the army for two years and was an over the road truck driver for over 20 years.  He worked hard his whole life to provide for his large family.  Kenny loved karaoke, was an amazing singer and could sing any Alabama song you requested with impressive perfection.  He loved to dance with his wife, Jodi, whom he met in August of 1999; when they danced, they were like magic and no one could take their eyes off them.  Kenny and Jodi had children from past relationships, but they were loved and were a family.

     In addition to his wife Jodi, he is survived by his children, Kevin & Michael Lidster, Jackie Patterson and Laken Sims; his step-children which he considered his, Storm and Robert Peveto, Shia Kacey and Cole Carlson; the children he and Jodi had together, Kenneth Ray Patterson, Jr, Breaden Patterson (8 years old) Cheriana Patterson, (6 years old) and Kenna-Jo Patterson (3 years old); 15 grandchildren; siblings, Vernon and Gary Patterson, Sharon and Debbie; many nieces and nephews; and many who considered him their Dad and Grandpa.   He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Connie Miller, Butler, MO.

     Memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in the Ferry Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until service time.

     Anyone who wishes to help with the funeral cost for this family’s loss can do so with donations to Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada,

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