Frank Sylvester Patrick

Frank Sylvester Patrick, 83, of Damascus, VA passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Gaston, NC on January 19, 1938, a son of the late Frank Patrick, Jr. and Dorothy Irene Barbee Patrick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Bobby Helms. He had made his home in Damascus, VA for most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam Era and was a former member of the V.F.W. Post 9830. He loved searching for ginseng, fishing, and hunting. Sylvester is survived by two sons, Jeremy McCracken and Rebecca, of Damascus, VA, and Frank Kucki and his wife, Shannon, of Ogden, UT; one daughter, Pamela Patrick of Damascus, VA; ten grandchildren, Devin, Bobbi Ann, Angelika, Allison, Jeremiah, Meadow, Dodger, Waylon, Zach, and Autumn; four great grandchildren; one sister, Patsy Helms of Charlotte, NC; one brother, Bobby Ensley of Mt. Dora, FL; a special friend, Patricia Taylor and her children, Debbie, Bud, Samantha, and Lisa; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Debra McCracken for all her help. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Garrett Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus, VA, with Pastor Bill Morefield officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the U.S. Army Honor Guard and Highlands Veterans Honor Guard. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mr. Patrick and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: (276) 475-3631.Read Obituary