Harvey Patterson Sr

Harvey Winston Patterson Sr., 87, of Hughesville, MO passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at his daughter's home in Kansas City, KS. He was born on January 11, 1933 in Hughesville, MO the son of John William Patterson and Christina Virginia (Swope) Patterson, who preceded him in death.

Harvey was a 1951 graduate of Northwest High School in Hughesville. After graduation he joined the U.S. Navy and served his country honorably during the Korean War from 1951 until 1955. He was stationed on the USS Stembel DD-644. After his service in the military he came home to Hughesville to work the family farm. He worked as a logger and was a member of the first Pettis County Rescue Diving Team.

Harvey enjoyed going hand fishing and spear fishing. He won many awards and trophies for spear fishing at diving conventions at various lakes. He had a passion to a self sufficient farmer which included row crop, hogs and raising exotic birds. Harvey especially loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Survivors include a daughter, Kimmie Renshaw (Walt) of Kansas City, KS; two grandchildren, Hope Arevalo and Christopher Jones; five great grandchildren, Adrianna Rodriguez, Emilano Martell, McKenna Jones, Kylee Jones, and Jovon Arevalo; two great great grandchildren, Ryder and Nova Bruner; a sister, Margaret Patterson of the state of California; a son-in-law, Jim Hayworth of Sedalia; step-grandson, T.J. Hayworth (Jennifer); step-grand daughter, Regina Hayworth; four step-great grandchildren, Trenton Hayworth, Lily Hayworth, Makayla Hayworth and Leandrea Hayworth; and numerous nieces and cousins.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Harvey Patterson, Jr.; a daughter, Debbie Hayworth; an infant son, Thomas Patterson; and a sister, Vivian Crain.

A celebration of life gathering of family and friends will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Rea Funeral Chapel.

Burial will be at 2:00, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Full military honors by the U. S. Navy and Sedalia VFW Post #2591.

Memorial contributions may be made to family in care of the funeral chapel.