James March Patterson III, 65, husband of Beverly Lee Patterson and a resident of Princess Anne, Maryland, formerly a resident of Palm Beach, Florida, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Oyster, Virginia. A native of Scarsdale, New York, he was the son of the late James M. Patterson Jr. and the late Jean Bradley Patterson. He was a retired entrepreneur. Other than his wife, he is survived by a son, James March Patterson IV of Adrian, MI., five stepchildren, Christine Hall of Berlin, MD., Kevin Spencer of FL., Dawn Williams, Todd Williams and his wife Megan, all of Severna Park, MD., Lori W. Horvath and her husband Justin of Collegeville, PA.; five grandchildren and numerous family members and friends. To honor his request, there will be no service. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions in his name may be made to a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com Arrangements made by Wilkins-Doughty Funeral Home in Cape Charles, Virginia.