Patrick John Edward Tierney
d. August 27, 2011
Date Died: August 27, 2011
Paradise ~ Patrick John Edward Tierney, 62, a computer system administrator, went to be with our Lord Saturday, August 27, 2011 in Decatur.
Memorial service is 6 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2011 at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport.
Rev. David Rucker will officiate.
Patrick was born on November 3, 1948 to Alvin and Betsy (Ross) Tierney in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He married Christie Lee Yancey on January 5, 1968 in Rye, New York. Patrick served his country in the U.S. Army. He was employed at CDI Corp. and was the owner of Paradise Arms. Patrick was a member of National Rifle Association and Parker County Gun Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Edward and Hank Tierney.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years, Christie Tierney of Paradise; his son, Michael Patrick Tierney and wife Heather of Paradise; his daughter, Erin Elizabeth Cornett and husband Terry of Paradise; his grandchildren, Rebecca, Megan, River, and Jozy; other relatives and a host of friends.
Hawkins Funeral Home, Bridgeport, Texas, 940-683-2211
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Christie,
I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Pat for 3 years through IBM as a contractor working on Syncsort together daily. I sent you a heat cord and Pat some gun-smithing books a few months ago, I trust the heat cord is doing its job keeping you cool. Pat and I would spend some time talking about guns, he was very happy to have a supportive wife of his gun passions. Pat shared his wisdom of how to survive at this most difficult account, The State of Texas, Txdot (Texas dept of Transportation).
I am thankful for his many jokes and kind words, and keeping me from getting into trouble. I miss this cantankerous grandfatherly guy we call Pat, I can say that I have had very few coworkers I like more than Pat, he is tops.
I remember him saying that he was in the Army, get a hold of the VA for some additional help for the funeral costs. Also have some one honest to help you price out his guns.
With great respect, admiration and love.
May God Bless you richly.
Todd Zimmer
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