Jathan Malachi Patterson, age 13, of Barbourville, the son of Virgie Mills and Jonathon Patterson, died Monday, February 23, 2015, due to injuries he sustained in a automobile accident.

He was the son of Virgie Mills and Jonathon Patterson, born to them on May 8, 2001 at Corbin, Kentucky.

Jathan was a 8th grade student at the Barbourville City School; a Member of the East Barbourville Baptist Church; and also attended the Artemus Christian Church Youth Group.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather: Virgil Mills.

Jathan is survived by: his mother: Virgie Mills. His father: Jonathon Patterson. His maternal grandmother: Mossie Mills. His Paternal grandparents: Walter Scott and Melinda Patterson. His paternal great grandmother: Patsy Patterson.
His aunt and uncle: Tina and Jay Sowders. His great uncle: Steve Patterson. His two special cousins: Jed and Devin Sowders; and many other uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral Services for Jathan Malachi Patterson will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 27, 2015 at the East Barbourville Baptist Church with Rev. Josh Smith, Bro. Mike Mills and Elder Jimmy Mills officiating.
Burial will follow in the Farley Cemetery at Himyar.
Those serving as Pallbearers will be: Jed Sowders, Devin Sowders, Cameron Williams, Joshua Mills, Isaac Brooks and Kyle Patterson.
Those serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be: Brandon Cradic, Steve Patterson, C. J. Carnes, Samuel Watts, all Friends and Class Mates at Barbourville City School, and Knox County Middle School.

The Patterson family will receive friends after 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the East Barbourville Baptist Church, and on Friday, February 27, 2015 after 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour.

In Lieu of Flowers Memorials may be made to: The East Barbourville
Baptist Church Youth Group, P.O. Box 66, Barbourville, KY 40906;
The Artemus Christian Church Youth Group, P.O. Box 248, Artemus, KY 40903; and The Knox/Whitley Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 417, Corbin, KY 40702 in loving Memory of Jathan Malachi Patterson.

Hopper Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.