Alva Patterson

June 18, 1925 - April 20, 2019

Alva Patterson, 93 of Rushville, passed away on April 20, 2019 in Columbus. He was born on June 18, 1925 in Franklin County, IN to the late Jesse and Sylvia (Robbins) Patterson. Alva married Frances Fornshell on December 26, 1947 and she survives. He was in the US Navy from 1942-1945. Alva farmed all his life in Rush County. He was an avid coon hunter and enjoyed playing baseball and softball in his younger years. In addition to his wife, Frances, Alva is survived by his son, Sam (Michelle) Patterson of Milroy and daughter, Chris Jarman of Rushville; brother, Dale Patterson of Rush County and sister, Linda Lanter of St. Paul. He will also be missed by 7 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Alva is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kay Miller; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; and son-in-law’s, Jim Miller and Larry Jarman. Graveside Services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in Richland Cemetery with Pastor John Wall presiding. Memorial Contributions may be made out to Our Hospice in Southern Indiana in memory of Alva.