Mr. James Lyel Bennie Patterson age 90 of the Starke area passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the Veterans Medical Center in Lake City. Mr. Patterson was born on September 18, 1923 in Trent, Texas to the late James Edward and Inez (Statser) Patterson and was a longtime resident the Starke and Lake City area. Bennie was a retired farmer, was of the Baptist faith, loved family reunions, and was a workaholic. He enjoyed listening to old time Country Gospel music, and was the Founder of Flipping Houses. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Jimmie Patterson and two sisters. Survivors are: his wife of over 60 years Vivian (Morris) Patterson of Starke; sons: Frank Patterson (Karen) and Danny Patterson (Deborah) all of Starke; sister: Peggy Ohler of Claremore, OK; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services will be on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM in the DEWITT C. JONES CHAPEL of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home with Mr. Johnny Frampton officiating. Interment will be private in Crosby Lake Cemetery. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904-964-6200. On-line condolences may be left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com. hide