Darryl Patterson

Darryl Anthony Patterson II, (Tony/Tone) was born on
August 17, 1982, in Detroit, Michigan to Darryl and MariaPatterson. Tony was called home on May 2, 2025.Tony completed his education in the Detroit Public Schoolsystem, graduating from Frank Cody High School in2000. He then received a Bachelor’s Degree in CriminalJustice from Wayne State University and a Master’s Degreein Human Resource Management from Southern NewHampshire University. Tony had a wealth of knowledge ofhuman rights, laws, politics, social justice and protection,as well as a strong admiration for history.Tony’s careers included Human Resource Specialist,Employment Specialist, Case Management/Substance UseCounselor and Mentor. Tony was an ambassador to hiscommunity. He gave back to today’s youth throughcoaching, tutoring, mentoring, guidance and conflictresolution.Tony enjoyed listening to music and watching movies. Heexcelled in sports during his youth (basketball, football,baseball, soccer, hockey, tennis and chess), which led tocoaching basketball and volleyball. He loved to travel,entertain and support family and friends.Tony, a devoted son, brother and father, leaves to cherishhis memory: his parents, Darryl and Maria; his siblings,Latoshia, Prince (Megan), Ebone’ and Shawn (Tyra); hisdaughter Janae; his grandkids DJ and Meilani; and a host ofnephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, godchildren andfriends who became family.