Robert Forest Patrick

May 11, 1937 - January 25, 2021

Robert Forest Patrick, 83, stepped into heaven on January 25, 2021. He was born May 11, 1937 in Toone, TN to Russell and Geneva Patrick. He graduated from Central High School in 1955. He attended college at Memphis State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. He worked as a Chemical Engineer for over 55 years before retiring from Benchmark Chemical. He was a former member and deacon at Audubon Park Baptist Church for 32 years and a member at Germantown Baptist Church since 1999. He is survived by his wife (whom he loved dearly) of almost 62 years, Joy Patrick and their 3 children Bob Patrick (Kathy), Tommy Patrick (Traci), and Hope Patrick Byer (Bill). He is also survived by 6 grandchildren Robert (Bobby) Patrick, Amanda Patrick Davis (Seth), Jessica Patrick Allen (Brandon), Ashley Patrick Nott (Alex), Hunter Byer (Madison), Blaine Patrick (Faith) and 7 great grandchildren. He was so very proud of each and every one of them all. He never missed an opportunity to brag on them. He is also survived by two sisters Elizabeth Armstrong of Tupelo, MS and Ann Cardin of Greenbrier, AR. The visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb 3, 2021 at 12 o’clock with a funeral service to follow at 1 o’clock at the Riverside Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue in Memphis. The interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Click here to view the webcasted service: http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/47168 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.