Jimmy Dale Patrick, Sr., age 74, of  Bowerston (Leavittsville), Ohio, died early Tuesday morning, February 1, 2022 in  the Akron General Medical Center following a brief illness.

He was born August 27, 1947 in Dover, Ohio and was the son of  the late Dale and Nora Sizemore Patrick.  His wife, the late Theda E. Rennicker Patrick, whom he married February 26, 1966, passed away on January 17, 2011. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by six sisters, Vonita Sampsel, May Price, Rena Haney, Lena Courim, Louise Fantin, and Anita Patrick, a brother, Wishard Patrick, a grandson Justin "J. J." Johnson, and a great-granddaughter Avery Johnson.

He retired in 2010 as an Oil Field Production Supervisor for the former M & B Operating Co. out of Magnolia where he was employed since 1971.  He was a consummate outdoorsman who spent many hours fishing and hunting.  He was an enthusiastic sports fan who followed the Ohio State Buckeyes, and the Cleveland Browns, Indians, and Cavaliers.  He was a notoriously hard worker, but was most content either in his garden, in the woods, or on the lake.  He was a caring father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be missed by his family and many friends. 

He is survived by a son, Jimmy Dale Patrick, Jr. and wife Kimberly of Leavittsville, Ohio a daughter, Mrs. Tonya (Bill) Bigler of Sherrodsville, OH a brother, Wiley J. Patrick of Bolivar, OH, a sister Virginia Fowler of Zoarville, OH, his grandchildren Jami Patrick, Jonathon Patrick, and Brandon Johnson, and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Friday,  February 4, 2022 in the Baxter-Gardner Funeral Home at Sherrodsville with  Rev. John Dunn officiating.  Interment will follow in the Sherrodsville Memorial Gardens. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 5::00 P.M. until  7:00 P.M. in the funeral home. To leave an online condolence message please visit the funeral home website.

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