Jesse "Bud" W. Patterson, Sr.

Jesse “Bud” W. Patterson, Sr., age 79, of Waynesburg, passed away, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the Concordia Hospice of Washington Donnell House.

Born April 1, 1946, in Core, WV., son of the late William and Mildred Patterson.

Bud had been a Greene County resident most of his life after moving from Core in 1964. He graduated from Clay Batelle High School in 1964. Bud was a former member of the Waynesburg VFW Post #4793. He married Gloria Snyder and they were happily married for 30 years until her passing in 2002. Bud was employed as a Cab Driver for Yellow Cab for six years until he retired in 1974. He enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers, and WVU Football. Bud also enjoyed spending time and having a few drinks with his friends, reading the newspaper, and scratch off tickets.

He is survived by six children, Ed Patterson, of Somerset, Sherry (Mike) Bennett, of Washington, Gloria “Susie” Patterson, of TX, Mitzie (Josh) Blake, of Moundsville, WV., Mike Patterson, of WV., Paul Snyder, of Nemacolin, and Jesse “Buddy” Patterson, Jr., of Waynesburg; 24 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by three children, Brenda Durbin, Sheila Wooley, and Jessica Patterson; and a sister Jane Patterson.

At the request of the family all services are private and have been entrusted to Kesterson-Rush Funeral Home, LLC. 3275 W. Roy Furman Hwy. Po Box 434 Rogersville, PA 15359. Telephone: 724-499-5181.

Please view and sign the online tribute wall at www.kestersonfh.com.