A Memorial Service and Repast for Stephen Patterson will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express, 3030 Plaza Properties Blvd. (off of Cassady), Columbus, OH 43219. 

I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free;

I took His hand when I heard Him call;

I turned my back and left it all.

If my parting has left a void;

Then fill it with remembered joy.

My life's been full, I savored much;

good friends, good times, 

a loved one's touch.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;

Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief;

Don't lengthen it now with undo grief.

Lift up your hearts and share with me;

God wanted me now,

He set me free.