Mr. Larry Wayne Patterson, age 79 of Rutherford, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at home. Funeral services for Mr. Patterson will be conducted on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 3PM in the chapel of Salem United Methodist Church with Bro. Jonathan Wheeler officiating, and George Carey assisting. Burial will follow in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery.

He was born July 1, 1947, in Gary, Indiana, son of the late Joe & Dorothy Patterson Jr. Larry retired from Goodyear and served our country in the National Guard. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church.

Mr. Patterson is survived by his devoted wife, Greta Patterson; daughter, Leslie Rahm; brother, Johnny Patterson (Teresa); and two grandchildren, Ryan Rahm, and Logan Rahm (Lexi). He was preceded in death by brother, Kenny Patterson; and his parents.

Serving as pallbearers will be Bryan Mayo, Cody Carter, Caden Edwards, Matthew Tosh, Steve Ellis, and Terry Jones. Honorary pallbearers are Terry Riggins, and Pete Davidson.

Visitation with family and friends will be held, Friday, October 9, 2026, from 1pm until service time, at Salem United Methodist Church. Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Larry Wayne Patterson.