John E. Patton
April 13, 2010
John L. Patton, 88, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at University Nursing and Rehabilitation. The funeral service will be 1:00 pm. Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Mount Hebron Baptist Church, 1338 9th Street in Des Moines, with visitation from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturday also at the church.
John was born March 2, 1922 to Lee and Emma Patton in Como, MS. He worked as a farmer all of his life. John accepted Christ at the age of 35. He enjoyed singing, walking, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a very loving man to both family and friends.
John is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Jennie; his children: Mack Patton, Eva Grayson, Robert Patton, Henry Patton, James (Wilmon) Patton, Tommy Patton, Ruthie (Richard) Duncan, Beulah Patton, Dorothy (Kenny) Hayes, Glen Luster, Betty Luster, Jerry & Terry Patton; his brother, CS Patton; 24 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and many great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Johnny; his brothers: Elco, Amos, Gus, Edward, Ozay, and George; and his sisters, Cora Lloyd, Esther Patton, and Maddie Patton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of John.
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Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church
04/15/2010
Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church
3200 Lincoln Avenue/ P.O. Box 30177
Des Moines, Iowa 50310
Church Phone (515) 279-6546 * Pastors Residence (515) 274-2060
Rev. Alex Crawford, Jr.-Pastor
April 17, 2010
I go to prepare a place for you, I will come againthat where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:3
To the family of Deacon John Patton, we, the pastor, associate ministers, and the entire church family extend to you our deepest sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Life is but a stopping place, a pause in whats to be, a resting place along the road to sweet eternity. We all have different journeys, different paths along the way. We all were meant to learn some things, but never meant to stay. Our destination is a place far greater than we know. For some the journeys quicker, for some, the journeys slow. And when the journey finally ends, well claim a great reward & find an everlasting peace, together with the Lord. Trusting that God will be especially close to you in these hours of need.
Humbly submitted,
Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church Family
Rev. Alex Crawford, Jr. Pastor
Laura Thomas-Church Clerk