Sgt. Jacob Colin Patterson, 26, of Marengo, died February 3, 2022, in a motorcycle accident in Augusta, Georgia.
Jacob was born March 14, 1995, in Woodstock, Illinois the son of Aaron and Amanda Patterson. He was homeschooled through 8th grade and then graduated from Marengo High School in 2013. He proudly served in the United States Army for 5 years in Signal Corps and then continued as an active-duty Cyber Security Sgt. in the reserves.
Jacob was smart, funny, kind, and generous. His laughter was contagious, and his smile could brighten any room. Jacob loved people, animals, the outdoors, and riding his motorcycle. He was adventurous and lived his life fully and fearlessly. He was a loving son, brother, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his parents, Aaron and Amanda Patterson, his brother, Tyler (English) Patterson, and sister, Rachel (David Left) Patterson, by his grandparents, George and Nancy Wojtko, Diana Udey, and Alfred and Diana Caskey, also by his aunts and uncles, Jennifer (Carlos) Arevalo, Matthew Udey, Anna Udey, and Colin Caskey and by his cousins, Victor, CJ, Kathryn, Wyatt, Adam, Melody, and Logan.
Visitation will be on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at First Assembly of God Church in Marengo, 22817 W Grant Hwy, from 10am-12pm. The funeral service will begin at noon and it will be available live on Facebook and YouTube @ Marengo First Assembly of God. Burial will be in the Marengo City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Patterson family for a future memorial in honor of Jacob.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772. Online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com.
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Jacob is dearly missed! My thoughts and prayers go out to the Patterson family! May the peace of God abide with you.
Thoughts and prayers to your family
Aaron, I can't imagine the heartache you and Amanda are enduring. You and your family are in my prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are sorry for your loss.
Such a beautiful young spirit gone to soon , you’ll be loved and missed dearly. Prayers to the Patterson family and may god hold you all during this grieving time. Much love and peace forever my brother , forever a battle , One Strike …
My condolences to the Patterson family. Jacob was a kind and honest spirit, much like the family he came from. I thank you for giving all of us such a selfless individual. He lifted me up through the darkest of times, and he will be missed greatly. Until next time, brother.
I am deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. My sincere condolences.
We are so sorry for your loss! Our prayers are with you and your family!
My sincere condolences go out to the Patterson family. May you find peace and compassion during this most troubling of times.
Sending you our deepest condolence on your loss.
My Prayers, and thoughts with your Family and Friends! !!
deepest condolences s to the familes...... we are friends of uncle jim
Such a tragic loss! Love and prayers to all of you, especially Mandy, Aaron, Tyler and Rachel. So proud of you Jacob for your service to the nation.
Dear Mandy, I was deeply saddened to learn of Jacob's passing. Losing a child is the most painful event that a parent can experience. Please accept my sincerest condolences in this time of grief.
I'm so sorry for your loss of your beautiful son. I am a friend of his grandmother, Diana. We are all praying for your family. May you sense the Lord's arms around you, holding you during this very difficult time.
Jacob was in my English class at MCHS. The first image that came to mind was his sweet, smiling face and willingness to talk, especially to the teachers! I am so sorry to hear this news. It doesn't surprise me that many are writing about what a great friend Jacob was to them. His smile and kind nature will be remembered as well as his service. Please know that my thoughts are with his family and friends.
I cannot even begin to imagine the pain of losing a Son and brother so young. You're in our thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace.
My deepest condolences to your family and friends of Jacob. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. There are just no words that can express what you are going through. May God surround you in comfort and peace and happy memories of Jacob.
Dear Mandy and Aaron, we were deeply saddened to learn of Jacob's passing. Please accept our sincerest condolences in this time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
There are no words that can express how sad I was to hear of Jacob's passing. He was so fun and friendly. He was always happy to see me, and I him. The world lost an amazing man.