Patrick Shondal Bethea

Mr. Patrick Shondal Bethea, age 47 of Sanford NC transitioned into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford NC.

Patrick “PZO” Shondal Bethea was born to Clara Evelyn Bethea and Anthony Wicker on March 10, 1974, in Sanford, North Carolina. As a child, Patrick was intelligent, loved to wrestle with his friends, and breakdance. He was hard-headed and earned the nickname "Fat Head" for his stubborn nature. As he got older, he became very protective over his family and the people he loved. He grew into a no non-sense type of man and always defended his values and the people he cared about most. 

Patrick was hardworking. He enjoyed hobbies like fishing, cooking out, and listening to old-school music. He was proud of earning his Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in 2006 and took pride in driving trucks for Builder’s First Source. There were special people in his life that really wanted to see him win. 

Patrick accumulated a lot of friends during his life who adored him. Still, he most loved his eight children Quanterris Baldwin, Patrina Bethea, Patrick Bethea, Patrice Bethea, Shondell Bethea, Daisjha Jackson, Kentrell Bethea, Kaliyah Bethea, and grandchildren, Amauri (grandson), Cayden, Cayson, Callie, Serenity, Malachi, Trent, Amauri (granddaughter), Josiah, and Patrick. 

Patrick is preceded in death by mother Clara Evelyn Bethea and grandparents Mable Bethea, James Bethea, Hazel Wicker, and Roy Wicker. Patrick is survived by his partner of 20 years, Crystal Hill. His siblings, Carol Smith, Patty Bethea, Tyrone Bethea, Anthony Wicker, Marcus Wicker, and Chris Wicker.

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