Kenneth J. Patterson, age 61 of Dowling, passed into eternity, Tuesday July 11th at his home. Kenny was born January 1, 1956 in LaPorte, IN and came to the area as a child. Kenny attended Bellevue Schools and been employed as an over the road trucker, Marshall Iron and Metal, and farm work. He enjoyed hunting and was a very helpful friend to those in need. He is survived by his daughter, Billie Jean Patterson, his mother and stepfather, Donna and Leroy Rhodes of Niles, sisters, Roxanna (Kevin) Prior, of Hastings, Karen Jones, of Burlington, and Cindy Swisher, of Mishawaka, IN, brothers, Billy Gene Patterson of Ossian, IN, Donald W. Patterson, of Grand Blanc, MI, Tracy Ackerman, of Jacksonville, NC, Robert Ackerman of Niles, MI, and Edward (Keri) Martz, of Niles, MI. Kenny was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Willie and Joyce Patterson, and son, Trinity J. Patterson.