Tony Estes Patterson age 72 of Smithville, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. Tony was born September 30, 1942 to his parents, the late Albert and Virgil Estes Patterson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a step-son, Nathan Jones. He was a member of The Baptist Tabernacle, served in the National Guard and was a former restaurant owner. Survivors include his wife, Cathy Patterson of Smithville; 7 children, Rickey (Terri) Patterson of Smithville, Jeffrey Patterson of Sparta, Penny (Michael) Edwards of Smithville, Stephen Patterson of Smithville, Travis Patterson of Smithville, Nate Patterson of Smithville and Josh Jones of Smithville; 9 grandchildren, 1 sister, Bruna Fleming of Boca Raton, Fl; 2 brothers, A.W. Patterson of Mt. Juliet and Jeloy Patterson of Smithville. Funeral services will be conducted 2:PM Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at DeKalb funeral Chapel with Bro. Garry McBride officiating. Visitation with the Patterson family will be on Tuesday 1:PM until 8:PM and Wednesday 9:AM until the time of the service at 2:PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.