William Patterson is a native of Waynesboro, GA reared by his grand parents Dea. William J. & Ann Patterson. He was educated in Burke County school system graduating in 1995. He matriculated to Georgia Southern University where he received a Bachelor of Music Degree. William later attended Nova Southeastern University where he received his Masters and became certified in K-12 Educational Leadership.

William started his career as the first band director at Portal Middle and High School. His band traveled through out the state in playing in parades, competitions and guest performers during halftime at prestigious universities such as Georgia Tech located in downtown Atlanta. He retired from education in 2012.

William answered his call to the music ministry at the age of 11 playing at his home church and various churches in the the CSRA. However, the greatest call came to him at age 17. He began preaching the gospel as a senior in high school.

He went on to pastor 2 churches simultaneously at age 20 while still in college. William pastored both of these churches for 13 yrs until being call to pastor a full-time ministry at San Clair Missionary Baptist Church located in Wadley GA where he has served for 15 years.

William now owns several successful businesses along side his wife of 27 yrs, Tamika Pattetson. These business ventures include a transport business contracted with the state of GA, BBQ catering, and real estate.

William and Tamika have one daughter, Yami Patterson.