Mr. Lawrence Randal Patterson, age 65, of Lumberton, NC, was welcomed into his heavenly home on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton.  He was born in Robeson County, NC on October 21, 1955.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Edward Patterson.

Randal spent several decades serving the citizens of Robeson County as a telecommunicator, law enforcement officer, and as an EMT.  He was an honorary member and past Deputy Commander of Lumberton Rescue Unit & EMS and later retired as Major of Detectives for Robeson County Sheriff's Office.  He was a dedicated member of Lumberton Lions Club and East Lumberton Baptist Church and past member of East Howellsville Fire Department.  Randal loved the beach, fishing, SeaMist Camping Resort, his family, and he will be remembered for his famous chicken bog.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Humphrey Patterson, of the home; his mother, Josephine Parnell Patterson, of Lumberton; his children, Brandon Patterson (Santana), Justin Patterson, Michelle Rising Cox (David), all of Lumberton and Melissa Rising Mestas (Robert) of Hampton, VA; his brother, Ervin Patterson (Connie) of Louisburg, KS and his four grandchildren, Riley Patterson, Brayden Patterson, Lauren Cox and Benjamin Mestas.

A time of visitation will be held on Monday, June 21, 2021 from 1:00-3:00PM at East Lumberton Baptist Church in Lumberton.

A funeral service will follow the visitation on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 3:00PM at East Lumberton Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Bowen officiating.  Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Lumberton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Lumberton Lions Club, P.O. Box 256, Lumberton, NC 28359.