Rev. Joseph Jacob Patrick age 79, of North Wilkesboro, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at the Avante at Wilkes Nursing Center in Wilkesboro, NC. Rev. Patrick was born on January 28, 1932 in Ashe Co. to Lillard and Lizzie Seatz Patrick. He was assistant pastor of Boone Trail Gospel Church. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 15, 2011 at 2:00 pm at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Connie Glenn. Burial will follow in Patrick Cemetery. The body will lie in state 1 hour prior to the service. Rev. Patrick is survived by: 1 brother, Wiley Patrick of West Jefferson & 1 sister, Cecil Patrick Hoosier of Warrensville several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Rev. Patrick's arrangements.