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Charles W. Patterson, III passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Moses Cone Hospital. He was principal owner of Cp3-Philanthropy Consulting, from 2000-2013.
A service of remembrance celebrating his life will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017, at First Baptist Church of Greensboro, where he was a member, at 1:00 pm. The family will receive friends follow the service at the church.
Mr. Patterson worked in college development starting in 1968. He has had direct involvement in eight successful capital campaigns at both large public and small and large private instructions. His fund raising experiences have covered academic, athletic, and the arts, and he had extensive experience in fund raising over a 45 year career.
Mr. Patterson graduated from Davidson College in 1961, where he majored in Psychology. He then served in the United States Army for two years, being honorably discharged at a First Lieutenant. He began his fund raising career at Meredith College in 1968 as Director of Planned Giving, where he started the planned giving program during the time of the Tax Reform Act of 1969, which first established charitable remainder trusts and pooled income funds. He was also directly involved with Meredith's first capital campaign. In 1971, he moved to the University of Richmond as Assistant to the President. At Richmond, he established the University's first planned giving program and played a key role in a $50 million campaign. While at the University, he was asked to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee of the U.S. Congress during hearings regarding Tax Reform. In 1974, Mr. Patterson was named Vice Chancellor for Development at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. While at UNCG, he provided leadership in all areas of Advancement, including responsibilities in fund raising, alumni relations, and university relations. It was during his tenure that UNCG completed its first-ever capital campaign during a period when public higher education was just beginning programs seeking private gift support. From Greensboro, he moved to Wake Forest University to become Associate Athletic Director for Development where he led two major capital campaigns for athletic facilities and endowment. One of these campaigns included a co-operative effort with the City of Winston-Salem to build the Lawrence Joel Coliseum. In addition, he was extensively involved in university-wide capital campaigns. In 1998, Patterson became Vice President for Advancement at Guilford College where he was asked to rescue a lagging campaign, which ended with 112% of goal. Staff and advancement programs were built at Guilford as he again led a professional team in fund raising, college relations and alumni relations. Patterson has written and lectured extensively during his career. He was a long time member of CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) and served on community chambers of commerce boards, Rotary, and other church and civic organizations, including the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. He was a principal of the Summer Development Workshop for over ten years. Patterson was the 2001 recipient of the National Association of Athletic Development Directors Fund Raiser of the Year recognition, the 2003 Guilford Distinguished Service Award, the 2004 recipient of the NC Triad Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2004 received the Greensboro, NC Mayor's Certificate of Commendation for 37 years of advancement in Higher Education.
Those left to cherish his memory, include his wife of 55 years, Eleanor Patterson, of the home; daughter, Gray Boone and her husband, Dereck of Wilmington, NC; sons, Lee Patterson and his wife Heather of Fort Mill, SC and Jay Patterson of Hillsboro, NC; and seven grandchildren, Brandon Boone, Mia Boone, Charles Patterson, Cooper Patterson, Hannah Patterson, Myles Patterson, and Ella Patterson.
The family will receive friends following the Service of Remembrance at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Greensboro, 1000 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27401 or Davidson College or Wake Forest University, Athletics Department.
Hanes-Lineberry N. Elm St. Chapel has the honor of assisting the Patterson family.
Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.
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Sponsored by Hanes Lineberry Funeral Home.
October 11, 2017
Friend
Mickey Holmes
Perfect childhood friend, wish I had known sooner.
April 11, 2017
Mr. P
April 11, 2017
I will never serve another Arnold Palmer or hear the word glob again without thinking of Mr. P. That is how we all refer to that beautiful couple at Pastabilities. The Ps. I enjoyed seeing your face every week and I know I speak for us all in saying that you are missed. As I arrived to work the day of your funeral, there was a rainbow directly over Pastabilities. I like to think that one was for all of us that loved you here.
April 1, 2017
Eleanor and family,
Jane and I shall always treasure the wonderful memories of good times shared with Charlie and you, beginning in 1968 at Meredith with President Heilman as our mentor and advocate. Charlie was an exemplary Christian gentleman, seasoned professional and strong family man. We regret that we did not learn of his passing until late yesterday, thus we were not in attendance at the Memorial Service. Know that our thoughts and prayers of thanksgiving for his life well lived and the good he added to the lives of others are with you all. With Faith, Hope, Love , John and Jane
March 31, 2017
I have just returned from the inspiring remembrance service at First Baptist
Church for my friend, Charlie Patterson. It was a beautiful service, paying
due respect to a very special person. Eleanor, I was so impressed with you
and your family at the service and the manner in which your son Lee expressed the positive outlook that you all have, even in this time of great loss. This is a testimony to the faith in Christ that you and your family have. It was my privilege to work with Charlie for 10 years at UNCG and again, later at Guilford College. Most folks know Charlie had few peers in his profession as a fund raiser. He had such natural gifts, and he was very successful at each university or college where he worked. But he was an even better human being. The sanctuary was full for his remembrance service this afternoon, and no doubt, Charlie had touched the life each person there in a special way.
Eleanor, Jean and I send out deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Wilson Davis
Summerfield, NC
March 27, 2017
Snow Brenner
Dear Eleanor and family,
We are saddened by the news of Charlie. As a young girl, I have always known him as Uncle Sanders very best friend. Loved seeing the two of you at the Wake Games and Dallas family events. You have forever been a part of our family. Dear Sweet "Peanie" loved him like a son & my mother, Helen, thought of him as another brother. Please know my thoughts and prayers will be with all of your family.
Love to all, Snow Warner Brenner
March 27, 2017
Scott Johnson
I will always remember my friend Charlie Patterson whom I knew for nearly 30 years from meeting him at Wake Forest University as a Student Assistant to Athletics, through his tenure at Guilford College and in the Greensboro Sports Council. There was never a day or time that I saw Charlie that he did not have a smile on his face and a positive genuine outlook. He was always an optimist and went out of his way to speak and be concerned for others. For those at UNCG, Wake Forest, Guilford and the Greensboro Community, we have lost a wonderful supporter of the Triad, athletics, higher education and for simply being a great person to provide encouragement and friendship to others. I will miss Charlie and his presence in the Community.
Scott Johnson
Greensboro Coliseum Complex
March 27, 2017
Marty Caffey
Thoughts and prayers and so sorry for your loss.
March 27, 2017
Hugh & Marie Steele
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 27, 2017
Luanne Arrington
Dear Eleanor,
I was so saddened to learn yesterday that Charlie had passed away. Julie and I have such great memories of you and Charlie with our parents, Marie and Bob, going way back. I often pick up my EGBAR pin that Charlie gave me and it keeps me grounded. And even now, since we know he has stepped over to glory, we can say "EGBAR". He will be so missed. Prayers and sympathy to you and your family, with love.
March 27, 2017
Dearest Eleanor: I was shocked and saddened to learn of Charlie's passing. He will be sorely missed. He truly was a special person and ALWAYS brought a smile to my face. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. In Sympathy, Margaret Szott
March 26, 2017
Kyle Talhelm
We have nothing but wonderful memories of our time with Charlie and Eleanor. He will be missed dearly. We are so fortunate to have been part of his family.
March 26, 2017
Virginia Koontz
Gary and I enjoyed many wonderful times through the years at Deacon Events and trips with Charlie and Elenor. He was a wonderful and kind man and a friend to all. Sending my sincere sympathy to his family. Virginia koontz
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