James "Billy" Paterson, 72, died Thursday June 20, 2024, at Atrium Cleveland.

He was the son of the late James William Sr. and Betty Peterson. He was a member of Old Rugged Cross Baptist Church, avid golfer, and known for making the best hamburgers. Billy loved the little things in life such as playing corn hole, horseshoes, poker, his favorite guitar, and fishing. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his great-grandson, Liam Ashton Dover. Billy is survived by his daughters, Christie Ayers and husband Danny of Polkville and Jamie Schrader and husband Chris of Kings Mountain; sisters, June Phifer and husband Robert of Kings Mountain and Rhonda Huffstickler and husband Rocky of Charlotte; grandchildren, Justin Dover, Jason Dover, Andrew Lowe, Katelyn Schrader, Madison Schrader, Bethany Schrader, Christopher Schrader Jr., and Bradley Schrader; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 12:00PM Wednesday June 26, 2024 at Clay-Barnette Kings Mountain with Pastor Jerry Allen officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

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