HOUSTON, Texas — Anthony George Patterson, formerly of Fayette, died Sunday, March 13, 2011, in Houston, Texas. He was 50.

Mr. Patterson was employed as a tire repairman and was a member of Great True Faith M.B. Church of Houston.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Melba Patterson; and his maternal grandparents, Frank and Ruby Lee Eakins.

He is survived by a daughter, Michelle Williams of Houston; a sister, Ruby Jones of Fayette; and nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.