Donald Craig Patton
February 02, 2014
Donald Craig Patton (affectionately known as DC) was born March 27, 1958 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Betty and Donald Patton. He was a graduate of Des Moines Technical High School, where he played basketball and football. DC continued his pursuit of knowledge at Drake University where he received a BS degree in Science and Technology, and went on for his MBA at Iowa State University.
DC began his professional career with General Mills, where he advanced from field sales to Area Manager. He later joined the team at First Data, in Chicago, IL as a Relationship Manager where he provided expertise and selling solutions to prospective and current merchant and financial institution customers. Motivated by a drive for perfection, DC flawlessly managed merchant accounts and achieved unequaled profit margins.
In his personal life, DC valued “family.” He was a devoted son, and cherished other relatives as if they were his own children, never turning away a sprouting mind, and never forgetting to celebrate an achievement, while continuing to remain the Model; son, nephew, cousin, and friend. Outside of his family, he enjoyed sports, traveling, and maintained a strict fitness routine of running six miles daily.
DC departed this life on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Illinois Masonic Hospital. He leaves behind, his mother, Betty Jean Patton, of Chicago, IL; uncle, Albert Collier (Janice) of Stone Mountain, GA; and cousins; Andra Collier-Clark (Mike), Myles Jones all of Antioch, CA, Brittany Collier, of Chicago, IL, Doyle Dorrean, and Alexandre Collier, of Bay Point, CA, Deborah Irving (Ronald) and Jacqueline Benzie, of St. Louis, MO, Darlene Williams (Mike), John B. Williams of Greensboro, NC and JR Williams (Laronda) of Duncan, SC; along with a host of other family and friends.
Services will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul AME Church, 1201 Day Street in Des Moines, IA. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery following the service.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Sharen Kelly
05/07/2015
Donald was a wonderful person. My sons and I will miss him. We shared many happy times together.
Donald will always hold a special place in my heart.
May he rest forever in the loving arms of Jesus Christ, our Savior
Sharen Kelly, Columbus, GA
collette lowery christenson
02/17/2014
Will miss you. You was my first crush. You was a good friend to the lowery family.rest in peace.
Carol Lowery-Moore
02/12/2014
Dc was a very sweet person who had such a kind heart. Dc you will be missed but heaven just gain another angel. Love Carol Lowery-Moore and family. Columbus ga/Phenix city , Al
Steven Magnani
02/11/2014
I have had the pleasure of working with Donald many times over the years. He always wore a smile and had kind words about everyone. Truly will be missed by all.
Leroy Kaiser "Poncho"
02/10/2014
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of DC. I hadn't seen DC since our High School days in Des Moines. He was one of the best people you could ever meet in life. I miss watching him shoot that left-handed high arching jumper........
Poncho in Phoenix
Debbie Huddleston-Armstrong
02/10/2014
I am so grieved to hear about your loss. May the Lord bring the comfort that only He can in such a time as this.
Juno Beach, Florida
Carl Shelton
02/10/2014
My condolences sympathy and prayers go out to D.Cs family. The Duck will be missed !! life long friend Carl Shelton.
Donald Bradley
02/10/2014
Betty, Jeanie and I were sadden to hear that DC had passed away. We know that he was your heart and nothing that can be said can ease the pain of loosing someone so dear. This no doubt was how our Heavenly Father felt when his Son was put to death, but through the love that He has for mankind, He gave us the encouraging words that are found in Revelation 21:3&4. Due to the promise found here, soon our enemy death will be done away with and we will again see our resurrected loved ones. A marvelous time that will be, for our tears of pain will then turn to tears of joy. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you and both DC and you are forever in our hearts.
Barb Semprini
02/10/2014
To Betty Jean, I worked with you at Farmers Hybrid and I am so saddened to read of the news of your son, Donald's passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Craig Farley Sr
02/09/2014
Condolences to his Mother and entire family. Wasn't in the loop with in his adult life, but remember him as a kind decent level headed young man at an early age. Not suprised that he went on to do great things with his life.. R.I.P DC
Kathryn (Bailey) Faison, Denver, Co
02/09/2014
Betty Jean: I was your neighbor for years on 10th Street. I just want to extend my condolences to you and your family. I can't think of anything worse than for a mother to bury her child, but God will get you through it, just ask him for strength. Much love to you and your family. God bless
Chris McMahon
02/09/2014
I'm very sorry to hear of Donald's passing. I worked with Donald in the Chicago Market with Russell Stover Candies.
Donald was a valuable asset to us in Chicago, and was always willing to help others in this market. I just worked with Donald - 2 weeks ago, so the sad news was very surprising. My condolences to you and your family.
Tammy Haynes (Atlanta, GA)
02/09/2014
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to D.C's family.
May God wrap His loving arms around you all and give you peace in ways only HE can.
David Brown
02/05/2014
I am so sorry to hear of Donald's passing. We both started our jobs at the same time and I meet Donald then. I had the privilege of working with him in Chicago the week before Christmas a month ago and really enjoyed getting to know him better. He was very intelligent and articulate and was just so young. My deepest condolences.