Freddie Carrol Patten

A memorial service for Freddie Carrol Patten will be held Friday, October 16, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Rose-Neath Bossier Chapel with Pastor Ronnie Freeman officiating. The inurnment at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville, Louisiana will immediately follow the service. Freddie was born November 29, 1946 in Bloomburg, Texas to Kermit and Imagene Patten. He passed away at the Northwest War Veterans Home in Bossier City, Louisiana on September 29, 2020 at the age of 73. Freddie grew up in Doddridge, Arkansas where he graduated from Brightstar High School. After graduation, he enlisted into the U.S. Marines Corp. where he was deployed to Vietnam as a machine gunner. From his time in Vietnam he received 2 purple hearts and numerous medals and accommodations. Once his service was completed, Freddie worked as a carpenter for over 40 years. Freddie enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. Freddie was preceded in death by his parents; son, Rodney Patten; brother, John Kermit Patten and sister, Kristie F. Kirvin. He is survived by sons, Joseph K. Patten and Andrew Patten; daughter, Carrol Patten; grandson, James Kage Patten; brother, William Patten; and numerous nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank the VA network, the staff of Brookdale Clare Bridge Shreveport and Christus Shumpert Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to The Wounded Warrior Project at: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.