Clyde T. Patterson, 87, of Rochelle, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. Clyde was born on August 6, 1935 to Johnny James and Clara Louida (Walker) Patterson. On January 31, 1963, he married Bernita Ann Johnson in Rochelle.

Clyde loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He liked watching wrestling on TV, fishing, and watching his betta fish dance in the aquarium.

Clyde is survived by his four children: Clara Buri, Constance "Connie" Wirtz, Clyde Patterson, and Kathy (Jesse) Davis; 16 grandchildren: Chrissy Norris, Stephanie Hannenbaum, Anthony and Arden Williams, Bridgett Douglas, Erick and Kyle Ware, Christopher and Jennifer Purdy, Colton, Zachery, Seth Patterson, Amber Robins, Hayley, Kylee and Austin Davis; many great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bessie Holt.

In addition to his parents, Clyde is preceded in death by his wife, Bernita, on January 31, 2013; two sons: Gerald Williams and Billy Ray Williams; three brothers: Edward, Robert and Reno Patterson; and two sisters, Kathryne Rhodes and Dorothy Lambert.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 pm Sunday, November 13, 2022 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. 6th St., Rochelle. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, November 14, 2022 at the funeral home with Pastor Corey Gilliam officiating. Burial will follow the service at Trinity Memory Gardens in Rochelle. Memorials may be made to the family. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.