Marvin Patterson, 69, of Elgin, died Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at St. Alexius Hospital, Hoffman Estates.

Born November 27, 1945 in Tiptonville, TN.,  he was the son of Sammie D. and Clara (Donnell) Patterson.

Marvin was a construction worker for Palumbo Inc., where he worked as a carpenter for over 10 years.  He was a family man and enjoyed cruising with his kids.  He also enjoyed playing the lotto.

He is preceded in death by his father; 4 brothers; 1 daughter, Bernice Heard. 

Marvin is survived by his mother; loving wife Millie of 43 years; five sons, Glen (Amy Golden) of Carpentersville, Michael of Hoffman Estates, Ronald of Elgin, Derrick of Elgin, and Robert Heard of Crystal Lake; six daughters, Lisa (Charles) Lee of Elgin, Teresa(Drew) Mays of Elgin, Angela Patterson of Elgin, Angela Heard of Elgin, Tasha Patterson of Louisville, KY., Devonda Patterson of Elgin.  32 grand, and 6 great-grandchildren; three brothers, and four sisters.  And many, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.    

Visitation will be held Friday, November 13, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at O’Connor-Leetz Funeral Home, 364 Division Street, Elgin. The service will be at 12:00 pm held at the Second Baptist Church at 1280 Summit Street, Elgin with Pastor Walter Blalark, officiating.  Burial will follow at the Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin.  Memorials may be made in Marvin’s memory to the family.   Please call 847-741-1400 for more information.