Jl Patton

J L Patton originally from Eastland, Texas passed away peacefully on August 11, 2016 in Amarillo, Texas at the age of 86. J L was born on April 17, 1930 to Jim and Lucy Patton.
J L is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Dionne, a daughter Rita Toler, a son J.L. Patton, and 2 step grandsons.
JL served his country during the Korean War as a corporal in the United States Army. JL received an honorable discharge from the Army after serving two years.
JL is survived by two daughters, J-Etta Blankinship of Amarillo and Shela Gillespie of Enid, Oklahoma; three step daughters, Laura, Sherry and Cindy; two step sons, Donald Lewis and Kenny Lewis; three brothers, Billy Ray Patton of Eastland, Eujene Patton of Eastland, and James Patton of Ft. Worth; three sisters, Eula West of Alvin, Wanda Roper of Tennessee, and Verna McGee of Danville, Il; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and 7 great-great grandchildren.
JL was laid to rest at the Eastland City Cemetery in Eastland, Texas surrounded by family and friends on Monday, August 15, 2016.