April 12, 2007 at age 16. Forever cherished by his parents, Joan (Chann Ros) Patterson and Carlos Smith; brothers, Mark and Joshua; sisters, Jahmeica, Jahzmine, Jessica and Natasha; grandparents, Clifton (Helene) Patterson Sr., Myrna Patterson, and Lorenzo (Barbara) Smith Sr.; great grandmother, Alga Smith; a host of aunts and uncles including Dahlia and Valerie Patterson, Paul (Ann Marie) Emanuel, Clifton (Roslyn) Patterson Jr., Patrick (Keisha) Patterson, and Lorenzo (Tosha) Smith, Jr.; special cousins, Shaquille, Paulette, Nakisha, Daisha, Melissa, Elijah, Ethan, and Julian; special friend, Ashley Phillips; a host of other relatives and friends. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery, Chili.