Thomas Watson "Tom" Patton

Thomas "Tom" Watson Patton, 80, died February 2, 2012.
A native of Greene County, he was a son of the late Walter J. and Era Mae Wright Patton and was the last of thirteen children. Mr. Patton was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from the Navy Supply Corps School. He was a member at East Athens Baptist Church, where he was a former chairman of the deacons, Sunday School teacher and was active in various committees there over the years.
Funeral services will be Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 11:00 AM at East Athens Baptist Church with Revs. Don Leaptrott and Ray Wuerzer officiating. Interment will be in Oconee Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Rachael Bond Patton; children, Gregory Thomas (Angela) Patton of Crawford and Brain Russell Patton of Hull; two grandchildren, Allison Patton and Ansley Patton; many nieces and nephews.
Waymon Kelly's Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers.
The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the East Athens Baptist Church Senior's Fund or the Building Fund.
Lord and Stephens, EAST, is in charge of arrangements.