David Keith Patterson, age 60, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Monday, (October 26, 2020) at his home.

He was born on August 16, 1960, in Leitchfield, KY the son of the late Phillip W. Patterson and Mildred Jane Hatfield Patterson.

He retired as a heavy equipment operator for Escue Wood Preserving. He attended Western Kentucky University and received his Associate Degree in Computer Science from Kentucky Advanced Technology Institute in Bowling Green, KY.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles, especially a Can-Am Spyder. He loved to camp, do flight stimulators and enjoyed anything to do with computers. He worked as a deputy sheriff under Sheriff Qulin Escue.  He and his wife were members of Grayson County Beekeepers Association. He was a member of the Short Creek United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Lori Pierce Patterson of Caneyville; daughters, Kirstin Lynn Gray (Antonio) of Lexington and Shallin Patterson (Philip) of Richmond; three grandchildren, Antonio Gray, Aidan Patterson and Jaxson Patterson; sister, Karen Patterson, brothers, Phillip Patterson (Ellen) and Dennis Patterson (Sandy). Several nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, (October 29, 2020) at Dermitt Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Leitchfield Memory Gardens.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday until 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service.