William A. Patterson Jr.

William A Patterson Jr., 80, born 9/24/45 in Reading PA passed away at home from a long-standing illness in Denver NY on 8/3/26.

Known as Will or "Will the Beeman" is survived by his wife Cheryl, son Wallace & his wife Sarah & their 2 daughters. He has 2 sisters, several nieces and nephews that reside in Pennsylvania.

Will served in the Navy after graduating high school, he then returned to Pennsylvania until moving to Long Island NY.

Will had a lifelong love and interest in bees. He installed bee yards for others & maintained a large one of his own.

He worked for several companies but preferred working for himself. He joined his wife to produce herbs &  gourmet products before moving to Denver NY in 1983.

He continued working producing Tea Thyme products until several years ago. 

Will was cremated and a private service with family will be held this summer.