James Patterson, 51. Of Independence, MO passed away November 21, 2016. A Celebration of Life will be 10am, Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. James was born on October 1, 1965 in Chicago, IL. He attended Van Horn High School. James was employed for many years at Prose as an installer. James loved his family above all else and took special pride in his children and grandchildren. He loved movies, cars, motorcycles, and football. Survivors include; daughters Valerie Patterson, Aisha Patterson, Tina Patterson, Marieann Patterson, Mia Patterson, and Lexi Fisher; sons Nicholas Jones and Levi Fisher; 8 grandchildren; parents Dale Patterson (Rose) and Patricia Pool (Noel); sisters JoDale Doelling, Jackie Sackewitz, and Rebecca Patterson; brothers Jason Pool, Randall Patterson and Mark McDonald; a large extended family and many friends. He will be forever loved and greatly missed.