Tommy Joe "Cuz" Patterson, 74, of Bronson, Texas passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Harbor Hospice in Jasper, Texas.

Tommy was born November 28, 1949 in Batesville, Arkansas to Ewing Donnie Patterson and Elizabeth Josephine Burba Patterson. A native of Arkansas, he had lived in Sabine County for the past 46 years.  He had served in the United States Army and loved his country.

He is survived by his daughter, Lora Ann Riggs of Cave City, AR; brother, Steve Wilson and wife, Billie Marie, of Pineland; friend, Dianna Medley of Bronson; sisters, Ida Mae Milligan of Cave City, AR, Betty Best of Memphis, TN, Billie Armstrong of Thida, AR, Peggy Dodd of Batesville, AR and Jimmie Pettit, also of Batesville; and grandson, Jerry Riggs, Jr..

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ewing and Elizabeth Patterson; and siblings, Ewing Donnie Patterson, Jr., James Patterson, and Lola Patterson.

Graveside services will begin at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Bronson Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home of Hemphill, Texas.

Serving as pallbearers are Brianna Welch, Jerry Welch, Elzie Raymond, Jr., Lee Craig, Chase Mitchell and David Chaddick.  Honorary pallbearers is Ricky Chaddick.

Military services will be provided by the Sabine County Honor Guard.

Memories and condolence can be made at starrfuneralhome.com.