Staff

Our dedicated staff members are here to provide support, compassion, and information to help you through your journey of grief and the celebration of your loved one’s life.

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Darryl Patterson President

Darryl Patterson have dedicated more than 30 years of service to the families in the Jacksonville, Florida area. His commitment began in 1988 when Darryl Patterson became a firefighter with the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department. He served 26 years and retired as a Lieutenant in 2013. Darryl Patterson saw there was a great need for a funeral home in Jacksonville, Florida that concentrated more of the needs of the bereaving families and not a dollar. With his professionalism, training and experience supporting families in their time of need, Darryl Patterson open the funeral home 2015 providing a higher quality of service and putting the needs of the living in the forefront. We will guide you through the creation of a service that reflect the individuality of your loved one’s life journey, and will assist you in taking your first steps toward healing and recovery.

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Valerie P. Glover Our Funeral Director in Charge

Valerie P. Glover leads the team of professionals at Patterson Cremation and Funeral Service. Her many years of experience in corporate America prepared her for the goal of becoming the Licensed Funeral Director in Charge of a premier funeral service provider.

Valerie is also a retired employee of Aetna Life Ins, her ability to assist others in need for over 28 years in the healthcare field also awarded her the experience which overflows into the funeral industry.

Valerie entered the funeral industry because of a passion to serve families during a difficult season in their lives. When a family is separated from a loved one through death the compassion of a director can meet the family where they are in the grieving process and help ease the burden of the loss. Valerie also has a listening ear as a counselor to those that need spiritual and emotional support.

Valerie P. Glover brings to Patterson Cremation and Funeral Service over fifteen years of experience. She earned her Associate Arts degree from Florida State College of Jacksonville.

Valerie serves as faithful with the Young Zion Baptist Church of St. Mary’s, GA, where her husband, Rev. Dr. Quan D. Glover is the Pastor. She is a Sunday school teacher, and Choir Director. She is the mother of two beautiful children and the grandmother of 2 adorable grandchildren. Valerie enjoys being a basketball mom, bowling, singing and attending the movies. Valerie loves to quote the scripture Proverbs 3:5&6 and is known as her favorite scripture.

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Raphael D. Colley License Funeral Director and Embalmer

Raphael D. Colley is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer at Patterson Cremation and Funeral Service and has worked in the death care industry for 14 years. A native of Pensacola, Florida, he is a graduate of Escambia High School, Class of 2009. He later moved to Jacksonville to pursue his dream of becoming a mortician.

Making vision a reality, he attended Florida Community College at Jacksonville where he received his A.S. Degree in Mortuary Science. Raphael is an active member of Christ Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Darrell Gilyard and also a proud member and Vice President of the Florida First Coast Mortician’s Association. In his leisure time, he enjoys fishing, hunting, cooking and spending quality time with his family and friends. Raphael is the proud father of one son, Nicolas. His favorite scripture is Habakkuk 3:19 “The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high place. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.”

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Roger D. Sears License Funeral Director and Embalmer

Roger D. Sears is a member of the professional team at Patterson Cremation and Funeral Services. He has over nineteen years of Funeral Service experience. Those professional experiences are built upon his ability to shape a celebration that reflects upon and honors a life well lived.

Roger D. Sears is a product of the local schools of Duval County. He graduated from William M. Raines Sr. High School. He has earned degrees from Florida State College of Jacksonville, Edward Waters College and The University of North Florida.

Roger D. Sears is a member of Shiloh Baptist Church Jacksonville. He also serves on the music staff of Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church.

Roger D. Sears is married to Sherri Sears. They are the proud parents of two sons and three grandchildren.

Darryl Patterson

President
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Darryl Patterson have dedicated more than 30 years of service to the families in the Jacksonville, Florida area. His commitment began in 1988 when Darryl Patterson became a firefighter with the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department. He served 26 years and retired as a Lieutenant in 2013. Darryl Patterson saw there was a great need for a funeral home in Jacksonville, Florida that concentrated more of the needs of the bereaving families and not a dollar. With his professionalism, training and experience supporting families in their time of need, Darryl Patterson open the funeral home 2015 providing a higher quality of service and putting the needs of the living in the forefront. We will guide you through the creation of a service that reflect the individuality of your loved one’s life journey, and will assist you in taking your first steps toward healing and recovery.

Valerie P. Glover

Our Funeral Director in Charge
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Valerie P. Glover leads the team of professionals at Patterson Cremation and Funeral Service. Her many years of experience in corporate America prepared her for the goal of becoming the Licensed Funeral Director in Charge of a premier funeral service provider.

Valerie is also a retired employee of Aetna Life Ins, her ability to assist others in need for over 28 years in the healthcare field also awarded her the experience which overflows into the funeral industry.

Valerie entered the funeral industry because of a passion to serve families during a difficult season in their lives. When a family is separated from a loved one through death the compassion of a director can meet the family where they are in the grieving process and help ease the burden of the loss. Valerie also has a listening ear as a counselor to those that need spiritual and emotional support.

Valerie P. Glover brings to Patterson Cremation and Funeral Service over fifteen years of experience. She earned her Associate Arts degree from Florida State College of Jacksonville.

Valerie serves as faithful with the Young Zion Baptist Church of St. Mary’s, GA, where her husband, Rev. Dr. Quan D. Glover is the Pastor. She is a Sunday school teacher, and Choir Director. She is the mother of two beautiful children and the grandmother of 2 adorable grandchildren. Valerie enjoys being a basketball mom, bowling, singing and attending the movies. Valerie loves to quote the scripture Proverbs 3:5&6 and is known as her favorite scripture.

Raphael D. Colley

License Funeral Director and Embalmer
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Raphael D. Colley is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer at Patterson Cremation and Funeral Service and has worked in the death care industry for 14 years. A native of Pensacola, Florida, he is a graduate of Escambia High School, Class of 2009. He later moved to Jacksonville to pursue his dream of becoming a mortician.

Making vision a reality, he attended Florida Community College at Jacksonville where he received his A.S. Degree in Mortuary Science. Raphael is an active member of Christ Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Darrell Gilyard and also a proud member and Vice President of the Florida First Coast Mortician’s Association. In his leisure time, he enjoys fishing, hunting, cooking and spending quality time with his family and friends. Raphael is the proud father of one son, Nicolas. His favorite scripture is Habakkuk 3:19 “The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high place. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.”

Roger D. Sears

License Funeral Director and Embalmer
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Roger D. Sears is a member of the professional team at Patterson Cremation and Funeral Services. He has over nineteen years of Funeral Service experience. Those professional experiences are built upon his ability to shape a celebration that reflects upon and honors a life well lived.

Roger D. Sears is a product of the local schools of Duval County. He graduated from William M. Raines Sr. High School. He has earned degrees from Florida State College of Jacksonville, Edward Waters College and The University of North Florida.

Roger D. Sears is a member of Shiloh Baptist Church Jacksonville. He also serves on the music staff of Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church.

Roger D. Sears is married to Sherri Sears. They are the proud parents of two sons and three grandchildren.