Pastor Harry

James Patrick

Pastor Harry James Patrick was born on October 1, 1946, to the late Clifford and Rozetta Walton Patrick in Griffin, Georgia. He received his formal education in the Griffin-Spalding County School System. He furthered his education in Knoxville, Tennessee.

As a young man, Pastor Harry James Patrick confessed and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Pastor Harry James Patrick met the love of his life and was united in holy matrimony with Ms. Ina Jean Williams on June 15, 1974. Their union was blessed with 6 wonderful children.

Pastor Patrick served as Senior Pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church for 11 years, where he served until his passing. Pastor Patrick was the Founder of United Christian Fellowship, along with Pastor Chester Milner, a member of Bread of Life, member of a ministry that focused on serving the homeless, a member of Faith in the Word Ministry, and a member of the Prison Ministry.

In his leisure time he enjoyed swimming, fishing, art, painting, plants, flowers, music of all genres, most all he loved being the Pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church, and he loved spending time with his family and friends.

On Friday, June 26, 2026, our Heavenly Father called Pastor Harry James Patrick home where he will forever dwell in God's presence. He is now set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Rozetta Patrick, his grandparents, mother-in-law, Otha Lee Williams, his siblings, Clifford "Sonny" Patrick, Jr., Emma Lou Walton, Willie "Bubba" Albert, and his brothers-in-law, J. D. Williams, Douglas Williams, Henry Williams, and Eugene Robinson.

Pastor Harry James Patrick leaves to cherish his precious memories in the hearts of his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Mrs. Ina Jean Patrick, his daughter, Kim Patrick, 5 sons, Harry J. Patrick, Jr., Christopher Patrick, Stephen Patrick, Jeffery (Gwen) Williams, and Jason Lamar Patrick, 15 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 4 sisters, Bonnie Harper, Ernestine Robinson, Deborah Hickerson, and Renee Gray, his brother, Terrell (Angie) Patrick, in-laws, Christine Maddox, Dorothy Williams, and Rev. Ferries (Searless) Williams. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss this great man of God.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 111, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. Bishop Kenneth Fuller is the Eulogist.