J. Arthur Patton, 87, of Lenoir Rd., Morganton, NC, died Thursday, December 15, 2005 at the Grace Ridge Health Care Unit following a period of declining health. He was born Aug. 12, 1918 in Burke County, NC, and was a son of the late David A. Patton and Cora Seagle Patton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Johnnie, Delbert, and Allen Patton; and a sister, Ruth Baker. Mr. Patton was of the Presbyterian faith. He was a US Army veteran of World War II, and served in the European Theatre.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jean Lonon Patton of the home; sisters, Winnie Mangum, Ellia Puckett, Naomi Watson, Ruby Farris, Faye Jaynes, and Jean Jackson, all of Morganton; and a special nephew, Clint Patton of Morganton.
Graveside services were held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2005 at Burke Memorial Park with Chaplain Ted Swann officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690. Sossoman Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.
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