Background
Sr., James Oglethorpe Patterson was born on July 21, 1912 in Derma, Mississippi, United States. Son of William A. and Moline Terry P.
Sr., James Oglethorpe Patterson was born on July 21, 1912 in Derma, Mississippi, United States. Son of William A. and Moline Terry P.
Master of Theology, Howe School Religion (now Le Moyne College-Owen College) Doctor of Civil Law, Pillar of Fire Seminary, 1969; PH.D., Trinity Hall College, 1970.
Former pastor various parishes bishop, East Tennessee jurisdiction Church of God in Christ, 12 years; president bishop, Church of God in Christ, Inc. (Pentacostal), Memphis, 1968-1989. Director Tri-State Bank Memphis.
Founder Mason Foundation.
Married Deborah Indiana Mason, July 4, 1934. Children: James Oglethorpe, Janet Patterson Wheeler.