James Thomas "Tom" Patton Sr.'s Obituary
Funeral Service for James Thomas "Tom" Patton, Sr., 85, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Orr Street Baptist Church. Rev. Turk Holt will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home.
James Thomas “Tom” Patton, Sr. passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Chapman Healthcare Center. He was born on February 24, 1933 in Alexander City, Alabama to James William "J.W." Patton and Nellie Pearl Coker Patton. He was an active member of Orr Street Baptist Church and served for many years at his church as deacon, Sunday school teacher, and on various committees. His hobbies included: spending time with family, fishing, gardening, traveling, and watching Auburn football.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Barbara McEachern Patton; sons, James T. Patton Jr. (Rita) and John M. Patton (Sandi); daughter, Stacey Patton Wallace (Mike); grandchildren, Lindsay Knight (Luke), Ryan Patton (Brittney), Brittney Patton, and Tyler Patton; great-grandchildren, Patton Knight and Thomas Knight.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Virginia Daugherty and Betty Templeton; and brother, William Floyd Patten.
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