He was retired from War Eagle Boats after 45 years of service and was of the Nazarene faith. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper where he received many awards including The Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Parachute Badge, Korean Service Metal, and two bronze service battle stars. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved NASCAR racing.
Survivors include; three sons, Thomas Reuben Patrick, Jr. of Alexander, Wilson Luke Patrick of Monticello and Emmett Darien Patrick of the Valley community; two daughters, Annette Patrick of Ladelle and Martha Jean Patrick Cress of Monticello; fourteen grandchildren, Michelle, Desirae, Angela, Michael, Richard, Nathan, Kevin, Ray, Jason, Max, Diana, Chris, Ashley and Gage and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Condolences(22)
Ben & Carolyn Adams
MONTICELLO, AR Friday, June 24, 2011 annette so sorry about your dad. he was always so nice to me when i came to your house. i used to think you had such a great family with all those brothers and a sister. your mom and dad seemed so happy. he is with your mom now and some day you will be with them...jesus made a promise...whoever shall call upon my name shall be saved....our prayers are with you sweetie.Marty & Sandra Baker
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 21, 2011 We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Reuben. He was a fine man! We will remember your family in or prayers.Joy Holley
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Thinking of you during your loss.Joy & Dennis Holley
Nita Smith
Moyock, NC Monday, June 13, 2011 Ashley, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your paw paw. Take care and when you get back here if you need to talk I'll be here for you........Nita SmithWally
chesapeake, VA Sunday, June 12, 2011 i did not know Mr Thomas but im sure he was a great man and will be missed by all whom knew him sorry for your loss Ashleykim cummins
nederland, TX Sunday, June 12, 2011 Our thoughts are with you allKelvin Potts
Mustang, OK Sunday, June 12, 2011 So sorry to hear of Mr. Patrick passing. I knew him years ago when I li ved in MonticelloTeressa Haney Kelly
Monticello, AR Sunday, June 12, 2011 My deepest sympathies for you and your family.Thomas Herndon & the Staff of Low Country Marine, Inc.
Walterboro, SC Saturday, June 11, 2011 Dear Reuben, We are really going to miss seeing your smiling face coming around----you know it has been over 39 years and we at Low Country Marine have truly been blessed to have you!!!!! War Eagle Boats has lost one of its most valuable assets! You were always interested in how you could help our business and always went above and beyond to do so. So, Dear Friend , rest and peace and we will keep on doing our best without you here with us.Thomas G. Herndon & Staff of Low Country Marine, Inc.
Walterboro, SC Saturday, June 11, 2011 Our deepest sympathyy is extended to your family atMclean Marine Inc.
sumter, SC Friday, June 10, 2011 Thanks you so much Reuben for bringing War Eagle boats into our life.. Your smile ment alot to us when we needed it the most.. Everyone in the boating industry are going to miss you.. May your legend live on.. Please keep looking down on us to guide us in the right direction.. You are in God"s hand now , so sell plenty boats in heaven.. or shall I say give them away .. Every War Eagle boat that comes to us now will be part of you forever... Thanks again, may you rest in heaven. Harvey Achziger Jr..Valerie Chapman Carter
Vivian, LA Friday, June 10, 2011 Martha and Luke, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you.Your friend,
Valerie Chapman Carter
Karen Durham Clowers
McGehee, AR Friday, June 10, 2011 Go in PeaceTiara Hobbs Robinson
Greenbrier, AR Friday, June 10, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers Martha. May God's arms of comfort surround you at this time.Dwyla Gifford
Wilmar, AR Friday, June 10, 2011 I so sorry for your loss. It not an easy thing to go through. We'll be keeping all of you in our prayers.Walter & Norma Chapman
Monticello, AR Friday, June 10, 2011 Norma and I send our condolences and pray that God will lift you up on wings of love at this time of loss.pamela griffin
monticello, AR Friday, June 10, 2011 I worked at War Eagle Boats and I met Mr. Rueben from there..He was a wonderful man..No matter where he would see me at..he would always stop and say hi and ask me when I was coming back to the boat company..lol I will Miss You Rueben..My prayers are with the family..He was a GOOD MAN !!Crystal and Chris Holmes
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 9, 2011 We are so sorry for the loss. This is a very hard time and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If ya'll need anything just call us. Desirae and Angie has our number. Just remember yall didnt lose a loved one heaven gained an angel. That's the way I like to look at it.Sheila Gardner
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 9, 2011 I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.Ron & Teresa Echols
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 9, 2011 So sorry for your lossLisa Faulkner
Columbus, TX Thursday, June 9, 2011 Sorry for your loss.Scott Thomas
Columbus, TX Thursday, June 9, 2011 WL , Sorry for your loss.