Hugh Patterson served as the worship pastor at Jacksonville Heights Baptist Church for six years. Author: Kailey Tracy Updated: 1:35 PM EST January 4, 2021
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. The music and church community in Jacksonville is praying for the family of one of their own.
Hugh Patterson, Worship Pastor at Jacksonville Heights Baptist Church, died of COVID-19 early Friday morning at 57 years old. According to family and friends, Patterson was a well-known musician on the First Coast.
“Hugh was passionate, Gary Miller, one of Patterson s friends said. He was passionate about music. He was passionate about his faith. He was passionate about people. It’s amazing how one person’s life can touch so many people and so many tentacles can extend out and reach so many people around the country, Miller said.