Claude Elvin Patterson, 82, passed away Tuesday, August 25, at home surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Doris, his sister, Darlene, his son and spouse, Eric and Bebe, and his daughters and spouses, Vickie and Larry, Debbie and Steve and Linda and Donnie, eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild. He was born in Moran, Texas, on June 20, 1933. He served in the US Navy. A visitation will be at 1:00 pm Friday, August 28, 2015 at Bastrop Christian Church on Church Street. The funeral will begin at 2:00 pm and burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.