Dr. Theodore C. Patterson
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On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, Dr. Theodore C. Patterson, loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, advocate and physician passed away in Annapolis, Maryland with his family at his side.
Theodore was born in Sparrows Point, Maryland, on August 14, 1932 to the late Louie and Doward Patterson. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Gina Patterson and his brother, Doward Patterson and sister, Ruby Mae Kirton.
He grew up, worked and raised his children in Dundalk. He was devoted to the community and the community loved him. He said, "I'm a people kind of person...I make a living from this community. I have a certain responsibility to give something back in terms of community involvement."
Theodore graduated from Sollers Point High School and continued his education at Morgan State College, where he studied pre-med from 1950-1954. As an ROTC second lieutenant, he served as a training officer at Fort Dix, NJ for two years. On a visit to New Orleans with his friend, the late Joe Thomas, Theodore met, Sylvia Tureaud, the daughter of the late Lucille & A. P. Tureaud. They married on July 14, 1956.
State-wide, Dr. Patterson was elected to the State Central Committee in 1978. He received the Community Service Award of MedChi, the American Medical Association's Maryland state medical society. He also received national recognition in 1994 when he was nominated for the Physician of the Year Award by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Theodore C. Patterson leaves behind many dear friends, patients and family. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sylvia, daughter, Tina Ricker of Annapolis, MD, son, Chavis Patterson of Philadelphia, PA, son-in-law, Andy Ricker and daughter-in-law, Liz Hayden, five grandchildren: Maria, Ana, Andrew, Jasmin and Benjamin.