of Fort Smith, AR
January 29, 1939 - April 5, 2014
Reverend William Amos Patrick, 75, of Mayflower, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. William was born in Mayflower, Arkansas to Barnell and Otha Patrick on January 29, 1939. He was a man of many accomplishments that lived life to the fullest.
William was co-valedictorian of Mayflower high, where he played varsity basketball and baseball. After graduation he attended Arkansas Teacher's College (UCA) where he played baseball and basketball while earning a BS. He also served in the Air National Guard and later earned his Masters degree. Reverend Patrick began teaching at Mayflower, where he would later become principal.
In 1969 William received a US patent for the Polyvend snack machine
In 1970, William became mayor of Mayflower at age 30. He was listed in Who's Who in America and Personalities of the South. As mayor, Reverend Patrick annexed Lake Conway, built Mayflower high school football field, and implemented the water system.
In 1972 William established the Mayflower Jaycees. In 1974 he became national spokesman for the Jaycees travelling to all 50 states.
In 1975 Reverend Patrick started Christian school in Maumelle, Arkansas. In 1976 he began developing an ESL program which he would later use in various countries.
From 1977 to 1986 reverend Patrick was the principal on Northside Christian Academy in Fort Smith, Arkansas. In 1984 Reverend Patrick became an international worker in São Paulo, Brazil. In 1987 Reverend Patrick worked for Apostolic Bible Institute in St. Paul, MN, establishing a grade school for the college and community. 1991-1992 found him developing a Christian school in Belarus.
In 1993 Reverend Patrick founded Capital City Christian Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas.
He also developed an ESL Center/Church in Paraguay. 1997 was the year he started Christian schools in Poland and Athens, Greece.
From 2003-2014 Reverend Patrick was principal of Community Christian Academy in California.
Reverend Patrick's greatest joy was helping others to believe in themselves and to become successful. He achieved his goal by blessing and inspiring thousands of lives around the globe. Reverend Patrick was an accomplished person that blessed and inspired the lives of thousands.
Reverend Patrick is survived by his loving wife Myrtle of 54 years, His daughter Nancy and son in law Jesse Reddoch of California, son Ronald Patrick and his wife Sheril, son Donald Patrick, grandchildren Miranda Walden, Lauren Rantisi, Jessica Reddoch, Staci Pollard, Lexi Patrick, Tyler Patrick, Mike'l Patrick, Miranda Todd, and Hudson Patrick and great grandchildren Ava and Emma Walden and Brooklyn and Branson.
William was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jim Patrick.
The family will receive friends from 5-7pm at Roller-McNutt Funeral home, 801 Eighth Ave. Conway, Arkansas. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday April 9, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Mayflower, AR with burial in Mayflower Cemetery with Rev. James Lumpkin, Jr. and Rev. Terry Shock officiating.
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45 Condolence(s)
Brittney Banks
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
I was blessed to have Bro. Patrick in my life in many capacities, principal, teacher, coach, sponsor, bus driver, traveling buddy, and friend. I participated and achieved things I thought I would never do because of him. He had faith in me and the other students when we did not have faith in ourselves. I will truly miss him. I send my sincere condolences to Sis. Patrick and family and would like to thank you for sharing him with the world.
Good, better, best; lets never rest until our good is better and our better is best.
Tim Estes
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Rev. Bill Patrick was a joy to be around. His wisdom and dry humor left a positive impact. He truly loved missions. I was blessed to travel with him to Russia, Belarus, and Poland. He will be missed. Thanks for the memories my friend. Prayers going up for the family.
Tim Estes
Lisa (Dycus) Rushing
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
My prayers go to the family, he was a good man. He will be greatly missed.
Amanda
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
You all in my prayers. Love and miss you all very much.
Toby Medlock
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Awesome testimony of a man who truly walked the walk and talked the talk.
dee wayne and danna cox and families
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Most prestigious and awesome families in the earth.
our deepest prayers and condolences.
we love you all
Danette Murray
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
I love Brother Patrick so much. My sympathies and prayers to the family.
Marylu (Boshears) Cockrell
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Brother Patrick was a God fearing man who was not just an inspiration in my life but a friend, a teacher, a hero, and a father figure. His love and passion for Christian Education was instilled into the heart of every student. By following God's purpose and direction for his life he not only inspired us as students but taught the importance of having a personal relationship with God.
Thank you, Bro. Patrick, for following God and committing your life to serving others. May you rest in the arms of Jesus.
Bonnie & Ron Horne
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Although we only knew Bill for a short time, you just couldn't help love him and feel like family. Loved to sit and talk with him because the love of Christ just radiated from him. Myrtle, you will always be part of our family, our love and prayers for comfort and peace are with you daily. Love to the family.
Shana Smith
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
I first met Bro & Sis. Patrick when I started attending Capital City Christian Academy. He was the best teacher I have ever had. He was caring and loved the kids he taught. I would not have graduated if it was not for Bro & Sis Patrick and their faith and courage in me to be the best I can be. He always told me that the word can't should never be in my vocabulary, he always pushed me to succeed. He was a very Godly man and was the best example for all of us young people who had the privilege to know him. Love this family very much. May God bless and comfort you.
Cynthia Shock
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
What a GIANT! We'll all miss him Cynthia Shock
Janice McDonald Johnson
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
So sorry for ya'll loss, What an awesome Life, ministry and family.
Tracy Carson
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Thinking of one of the finest men that I have ever had the priveledge to know. I have so many wonderful memories of him and the ways that he blessed my life and so many others. I'm not sure that we will ever know the full affect that he had on so many.I am blessed to have known him. Thank you to the Patrick family for sharing him with so many around the world. My life was made better because of the Godly principles that he helped to instill in me. Heaven has gained a great man.
Davina Parker Rogers
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
One of God's Hero's has been inducted into "Heaven's Hall of Fame". I had only 10 short years under his tutoring but the treasures of his life example and the Godly wisdom he invested in me will be cherished for a lifetime. He brought us"NCA" and oh what cherished time in history! I am truly blessed and greatful to have known Bro. Bill Patrick. Heaven's in full celebration as another soldier has gone home with full honors!
hilda bunaguen
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Rev. William Patrick as his title goes but will always be remembered by me as brother Patrick. He was a brother, a friend, a father, an inspiration to many of us. He had a dream to reach the World thru Christian Education and The Crossroads Christian School of Greece was blessed to have such a man. Only God knows the lenght and deepth on how he impacted the students lives and ours working side by side with him. Even our heart cries but our spirit is inspired to continue the task and dream for greater things.
Bro. Patrick-- i am holding on to the 20/80 window!!!
Crossroads loves you and my family loves you.
Barbara Quist /Bates
Monday, April 7, 2014
You were a great teacher at ABI we will miss you.
Renee (Quist) Lyman
Monday, April 7, 2014
A true icon for Christian ed. My favorite ABI teacher!! Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Bryton Booher
Monday, April 7, 2014
William Amos Patrick was his birth name, but from the day I was born he was just "Uncle Bill". I didn't see him as much as he would've liked, but everytime I did, it seemed like he was there just yesterday. He always gave me a big hug, and told me how proud he was of me. Memories like that will keep him in my mind forever. Praying for Aunt Mert, Ronnie, Donnie, Nancy and the rest of the family.
Veronica Richardson
Monday, April 7, 2014
Clara Luna
Monday, April 7, 2014
We called him "papa" by respect because for me he was like a second father. The father that motivates you and encourages you to get ahead and succeed in life,Thanks to papa my children have graduated from his school in Richmond Ca.. He was a huge inspiration with his kindness and generosity towards my family. We are eternally grateful to have met him and his family and we hope he is in heaven rejoicing with our Father. Thank you papa!
Norma Turner VanDusen
Monday, April 7, 2014
Bro Patrick was one of the finest men I ever had the knowledge of knowing. He was so good to my children, April Earp, Bud Earp and Randy Ragains at Northside Christian Academy. He was a beaming light when we lost my grandparents. He helped me find peace with their loss.
Heaven is a bright place today, but the world certainly lost one of it's shining stars.
May his family find peace in the Lord and rejoice he is sitting at the right hand of God
Cassie Michael Skinner
Monday, April 7, 2014
Br. Patrick was a great influence in my life. I loved him dearly, as a basketball coach, as a volleyball coach, as a principal, but most of all as a wonderful Christian man.
Kristine Ochoa
Monday, April 7, 2014
He truly loved his students. He truly believe they Should reach for the stars. He will be missed
Marissa Polk
Monday, April 7, 2014
Bro Patrick was an amazing man of God . I have awsome memories of him and his love for N.C.A. And all of the students he loved..
Carlee Cyr
Monday, April 7, 2014
I have only gotten to know Mr. Patrick in the last few years, but came to enjoy my little chats with him when I stopped by the Community Alliance Academy. I came to have great respect for him and will miss seeing him around the Church and the Academy.
Yvette (Kelly) Cunningham
Monday, April 7, 2014
I fondly remember working with Bro. Patrick to establish the Crossroads Christian School in Athens, Greece. I was very inexperienced, yet Bro. Patrick was able to bolster my confidence and he made the whole process a complete joy. I learned so much from him in a short amount of time and he made an indelible impression on my life. What a great man. So humble, yet so accomplished. His ministry has reached all over the globe, and he was no doubt a great encourager of the brethren among many other things. May God's presence be especially near to his family in their great loss.
George Johnson
Monday, April 7, 2014
Praying for the family after the loss of such a wonderful inspiring man of God.
Kelly Snyder
Monday, April 7, 2014
Mr. Patrick was a blessing to our family. A great man of God who had a large heart. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family.
Kent Moody
Monday, April 7, 2014
I cannot thank God enough for the gift of Bill Patrick. His positive influence on thousands of young people cannot be overestimated. His prayers asking God to "work a work" have been answered many times over. We grieve with the Patrick family. Heaven welcomes a hero.
Raeleen (Green) Mcknight
Monday, April 7, 2014
Bro. Patricks favorite saying : Good, better, best. Lets Never rest. Until your good is better and your better is best.
This was something that he instilled in us everyday as principle at Capital City. And these words still ring ture today. He would never let you give up on anything, no matter how hard it was. Bro. Patrick will always be the best principle I have ever known. He will be missed Greatly. We will see you again in heaven one day. You all are in my Prayers.
Sue Bryan & Sons
Monday, April 7, 2014
As a single parent, I was in search for a positive Christian male influence for my sons. Brother Patrick more than met my expectations. Scott T. and Larry attended Capital City Cristian Academy where they were greatly influenced by Brother Patrick. They both declare that had it not been for Brother and Sister Patrick they would have never graduated high school, joined the Marines, nor received the life training they needed. Brother Patrick was the true positive Christian influence I had prayed for. There has never been a greater Christian Man than Brother Patrick. My family has been blessed by knowing this true “Man of God”.
Maribeth Snow
Monday, April 7, 2014
Bro Patrick's ministry not only directly affected people but also indirectly. Although he was never my principal he never failed to give me words of encouragement at ACE state and national conventions. He always told me to use my singing for God and never waiver from truth. What an awesome example he was to all of us. Prayers for the Patrick family.
Alana Kaucher
Monday, April 7, 2014
Bro.Patrick was an amazing man with a deep capacity to love. I'm ever thankful for his influence in the lives of my children...his educational legacy is mirrored by his spiritual legacy in the lives of the families he taught. Thank you for the years of service
Lessa Strawhacker Kruizenga
Monday, April 7, 2014
Bro Patrick was one of the greatest men I have known. I remember my first day of school, and being scared he just looked at me with a smile as if to say everything is ok. Everything was ok I made it through that first day. Also remember lining up every day for uniform check, he always made sure we were in full uniform, with Sis Patricks help. I was blessed to have him as my very first principal. He taught me so much, and he showed what Godly love was. My prayers go out to the Patrick family during this time.
Kim Thompson Carter
Monday, April 7, 2014
Bro. Patrick was a mentor and a believer of so many. He thought because my sister and I were tall that we could be good basketball players, boy was he wrong lol. He was the one person you could always count on to stand up for his convictions in all situations. I was blessed to be under his leadership at NCA. Loved this man and his family what a great legacy he will be missed, but we have no doubt he is with his Lord!
Michelle Crutchfield
Monday, April 7, 2014
There was no else like Bro. Patrick! !!! He was an amazing teacher and principal. He will be truly missed
Stormie (Waller) Tharp
Monday, April 7, 2014
I met Bro. Patrick when I began attending Word Aflame Fellowship and I knew from that day on that he would be an amazing influence on my life. When I began attending school at Capital City Christian Academy, he was an amazing teacher, leader and principal. His love for education was and his students was unparalleled. He will be missed greatly!! Praying for the family.
Stormie
Kristi Bailey
Monday, April 7, 2014
I always remember Bro Patrick with a smile and love for Christian education and its students. He was an amazing man with an incredible family. He will truly be missed by one and all. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Kricket
Gospel Assembly Academy
Beverly "Corbitt" Mercer
Monday, April 7, 2014
Brother Patrick, will be loved and remembered for all his help in establishing missions around the world and for his guidance in Christian Education. He left a big hole in the harvesting of souls, another worker has gone home to be with Jesus!
Lyn Russell
Monday, April 7, 2014
No way to measure the worth of this saint of God. So thankful for the wonderful treasure of his life and the many, many he influenced around this world. So instrumental in lives that he touched. His love of truth and the spreading of that truth was his life. Thanks to his wonderful wife Myrtle for sharing him with his love of Jesus. My heart and soul will miss him Prayers pour out to his family and friends.
Ray & Judi Nicholls
Monday, April 7, 2014
Brother Patrick is our dear friend. He was instrumental in opening a door for us becoming missionaries in Eastern Europe.
We traveled together overseas, we prayed together, laughed together and developed a vision for the saving of many souls in the former Soviet Union.
We shall miss our dear brother but we know it is only temporary! We know we shall see him again in the not too distant future.
Mark Shutes
Monday, April 7, 2014
Brother Patrick was very instrumental in my life. My wife and I first met him in 1993 at ABI in preparation for the launch of the Christian school in Belarus. Later my wife and I became appointed missionaries of the UPCI. Brother Patrick spent time with us, and gave us a lots of advice along the way. He has always been a great encouragement to us.
Terri (Beam) Burks
Monday, April 7, 2014
Respectfully, I offer my condolences to the family of Brother Bill Patrick. I had the privilege of working close to him for a time in Little Rock with the Educational Missions program and I remember him as a great inspiration, not only in my life, but in the lives of all he came in contact with. He was a man of tremendous vision concerning the Kingdom of God and he posessed the ability to inspire and equip those around him to reach for the highest levels, in order to become all that God would want them to be. I treasure my memories of the time I was able to spend with him and I thank God for the opportunity to benefit from that relationship and those experiences. My prayers are with you, Sister Myrtle, and with your family. Love, Sister Terri
William & Frances Clay
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Brother Patrick is one the greatest educators that ever lived. It is a blessing to have known such a Great man of God. We will be praying for Sister Patrick & Family
Jimmy & Dianne Evans
Sunday, April 6, 2014
There wasn't another like him. A heart of gold. A love for God and people. Only God in heaven knows the number of lives that have been impacted by him. Ours certainly was.