John Patsey, age 93 of Somerset passed from this life on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the Neighborhood.  He was born on June 20, 1928 in Philippi, (Barbour County), West Virginia, son of the late John Patsey and Alice Arquier.  John was a graduate of the West Virginia Institute of Technology where he earned his degree in Industrial Education.  He then went on study at the George Washington University in Washington where he met the love of his life, Betty Bryant.

John was of the Methodist Faith and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Somerset.  He held several positions at First United and gave many faithful years of dedicated and supportive service to the ministry.  John  was a former member of the Citizen’s National Bank Board, a private plane pilot, avid golfer and member of the Somerset County Club.  He was an entrepreneur with a keen business sense.  He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter; Allyson Patsey, a brother; Reve Patsey and two sisters; Mary Sims and Helena “Pat” Kendall.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife of 65 years; Betty Bryant Patsey, whom he married on December 23, 1955 in Round Hill, Virginia.  He is also survived by three sons; John Drew (Brooke) Patsey of Barrington, Illinois, Kevin Dean Patsey and Edward David (Lillian) Patsey all of Lexington, and two grandchildren; Nicholas and Andrew Patsey. 

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 1, 2021 in the Chapel of First United Methodist Church, 99 South Central Avenue, Somerset.  The Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Monday, August 2, 2021 in the church chapel with Rev. Chris Basil Officiating.  Interment will be in the Mill Springs National Cemetery.  Full Military Honors will be presented by the American Legion #38.