Patrick Patton, 91, of McMinnville, passed away Thursday night, Feb. 8, 2024, at NHC Healthcare of Smithville. He was born Feb. 8, 1933, to his parents, the late Herman and Virgie Green Patton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, J.M. Patton, Vernon Patton and Raymond Patton. Mr. Patton was a member of Christ Chapel Church, Retired from the U.S. Air Force and retired as central office supervisor with Ben Lomand. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Reba Patton of McMinnville; two sons, Timothy Patton of Smithville and Douglas Patton of McMinnville; two grandchildren, Justin Patton and Allison Patton; sisters, Lois Hughes of Florida, Louise (Tom) Dubbs of Missouri and Lillian (Ernie) Bolin of Missouri; and brother, Jerry (Jane) Patton of Florida. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Rev. Sommer Worley officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be Wednesday 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m.  In addition to flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, in memory of Mr. Patton. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care of the Patton family.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 14, 2024