Don Patterson died peacefully on January 1, 2009.  He was not feeling well and took a nap.  Later his wife and sons were not able to awaken him.  Autopsy results have not been released yet.  The funeral was held January 6th, 2009 at MeadowLawn Funeral Home, near his Florida home.

Don leaves behind his wife of 25 years, Kelly, and their nine-year-old twin sons.  Please remember Don in your prayers.