Thomas "Tommy" Patton (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Thomas Lynn “Tommy” Patton, son of James Linvil and Ruby Irene Allen Patton, was born July 18, 1950, in Pulaski County, Missouri. He departed this life Saturday, May 4, 2013, in his home, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of sixty-two years, nine months, and sixteen days.
On July 31, 1992, he was united in marriage to Carol Susie Newell, and they shared the last twenty years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Sharon Kay.
Tommy is survived by his wife, Susie, of the home; a daughter, Angie Brown, and her husband, Brent, of Stoutland, Missouri; two sons, Tim Patton, and his wife, Charlas, and Mark Patton, and his wife, Jenny, all of Richland, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Derek, Isaac, Chris, Kayla, Dani, Sarah, and Emily; a great-grandson, Bentley; two brothers, Larry Patton, and his wife, Cheryl, of Stoutland, Missouri, and Lloyd Patton, of Lebanon, Missouri; a sister, Mary Patton, of Richland, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; his former wife, Rosemary Elaine Baimbridge; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in Pulaski County, Missouri. He began working as a car hauler for Elmer Workman, and then was a mechanic at Caldwell Oil Company for several years. He was employed as a road grader operator by the Camden County Road District for over twenty years, retiring in 2003. He and Susie had recently moved to Lebanon, Missouri.
Tommy had made his profession of belief in Christ and followed the Baptist faith throughout the years.
In his spare time he enjoyed being outdoors where his favorite activities were fishing, and hunting, particularly deer hunting. He liked working on cars and loved watching NASCAR. He possessed a delightful sense of humor and was always willing to help others. His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandson.
Tommy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the wonderful memories he made for his family and friends.
A memorial has been established and donations may be made through the funeral home.
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