Detrick Tavez Patterson

Detrick Tavez Patterson was born in Holly Grove, Arkansas, on September 15, 1988, to Henry Gervone Patterson and Christina Sain Patterson. Known as “Detro,” he grew up in Clarksville, Tennessee. The family later moved to Little Rock, Arkansas, where he attended Romine Elementary, Henderson Middle School, and Hall High School. He made many friends at all three schools and was known for keeping the class laughing with his jokes and stunts. He was quick to come to the aid of family and friends. 

Detrick worked various jobs, including working for his parents’ business, Patterson’sCleaning Services, for years. He later moved into his own apartment on Reservoir Road,where he lived until his incarceration in 2015.

Detrick was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry Tom and Doris Patterson, and Willie and Roberta Sain. His life will be remembered by his parents, Henry Gervone Patterson and Christina Patterson; brothers, Gervone, Deraek, and Dontevous Patterson;uncles, Lacy Patterson, Willie, Maurice, Ricky, and Earnest Sain; aunts, Deloris Porter, Stella Mincey, Mary Sain, Lowrean Williams, Patricia Sain Ester, Mable Sain, Carolyn Sain, Laura Lovelace, Bobbie Hinton, Alma Sain, Cindy Sain, and Beverly Knox; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

Detrick was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Scott, Arkansas, under theleadership of Rev. Jimmy L. Harper, Pastor. He also sang in the church choir, somethinghe enjoyed very much.