Ralph Edward Patrick

September 1, 1958 - September 26, 2019

Ralph Edward Patrick, 61, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at St. Luke United Methodist Church at 12:00 PM. Visitation will be from 11-12PM Saturday at the church. Ralph Edward Patrick was born September 1, 2019, in Columbia, MO, the son of James E Patrick and Margaret Johnson Patrick. He never knew a stranger and family meant everything to him. He always greeted you with a winning smile and a big hug. Ralph loved to sit back and enjoy his music with a good smoke. He had a passion for fishing and politics. He loved to debate any issue, and always felt that his way was right. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. Ralph would say to us today, “Don’t cry for me, I’m alright. I’ve lived a good life and have no regrets.” He leaves to cherish his memory his partner for life Karmen Donnell of Columbia, MO, one daughter Jasmine Patrick(Eric) of Columbia, MO, one son Ralph Patrick II, of Columbia, MO, three brothers Donald Patrick and Howard(Patricia) Patrick both of Columbia, MO, and Larry(Teresa) Patrick of Colorado Springs, CO, four sisters Mabel Mitchell, Helen Patrick, Diane(Jimmy) Coleman and Rita (Homer) Smith all of Columbia, MO, eight grandchildren Nah'Talzae Cross, Nah'Jaesha Cross, Zamyia Patrick, Cire' Smith, Sha'Lyn Smith, Jae'ier Patrick, Ma'Lyiah Patrick, and Nah'Raya Smith, three uncles Charles Patrick of Kansas City, MO, Milton(Norma) Patrick of Columbia, MO, and Floyd (Jennie) Patrick of Fayette, MO, one aunt Barbara Hester of Boonville, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers James Roger Patrick and Terry L. Patrick, two sisters Frances E. Patrick and Alice L. Patrick, and his grandparents Milton and Myrtle Patrick and Ralph and Luella Johnson, seven uncles and six anuts.