Lonnie H. "Jimmy" Patton
July 8, 1924 ~ August 12, 2012
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM in St. George's Catholic Church Valley Lee, MD with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home with prayers being recited at 7:00 PM.
Lonnie H. (Jimmy) Patton, 88 of Valley Lee, Died peacefully on August 12, 2012 surrounded by family and friends at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born July 8, 1924 in Wythe County, VA to the late John Columbus and Pearl Taylor Patton.
Mr. Patton is survived by his wife of 55 years, Anne M. Patton, and his five children: Denny (Vonnie) of Maddox, MD, Ann “Sissy” Shotwell (Dave) of California, MD, Ronnie (Kitty) of Clements, MD, Chris (Joyce) of Valley Lee, MD, and Rosie Bates (Bill) of Leonardtown, MD. In addition, he will be greatly missed by his 12 grandchildren: Marsha Wentworth (Howard), David Hewitt (Christina), Cathy Russell (Scott), Chuck Patton, Laura Patton, James Patton, Sean Patton, Andrew Patton (PFC, US Army), Jonathan Shotwell, Ryan Patton, Nicholas Shotwell, and Jessica Lynch. Mr. Patton is also loved by his 7 great-grandchildren: Justin and Brandon Wentworth, Caleb and Chase Hewitt, Grace Patton, Justin Kolbe and Raven Patton-Mason: sister-in-laws: Agnes Lang, Elaine Wheeler, Marguerite Wheeler, and Delores Wheeler, along with numerous other family and friends.
Mr. Patton retired from Dobry Construction Company in 1990, but he continued to be active throughout his retirement. His favorite activities were watching the Baltimore Orioles, WWE (wrestling), horseshoes, woodworking, gardening, fishing, telling stories, and “carrying on” with (instigating) the grandkids. He mostly enjoyed being with loved ones, especially his best four legged friend, Molly. He led a simple yet fulfilled life, never asking for much, while enduring great hardships, working tirelessly, and bringing smiles and laughter to everyone he met.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited by Deacon George L’Heureux at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 10:00AM in St. George’s Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD with Monsignor Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Mr. Patton’s grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters and his friends Lenny Hubbell, Donald Lynch, and Eddie Slade.
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“Thoughts and prayers are with the Patton Family. God bless you all.”
“Dear Family: Although we never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Patton, I feel like I knew him through all the stories told by David and Christina over the years. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Patton family at this sad time.”
“Rose and Family, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. I know the closeness of your family and that will help you endure the loss. Your Dad lived and enjoyed life to the fullest. He will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you,.”
“To the Patton Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.” “
“Ann, Denny, Sissy, Ronnie,Chris and Rosie In sympathy, Thinking of you at this sad time and wishing you comfort in the days ahead. Jimmy alway had a wonderful smile and a good story to tell. He will be missed by many. “
“To the Patton Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Patton family we are sorry for the loss of your Dad,friend, Your Family will be our thoughts and Prayers in these tough times.”
“I am so sorry to hear of Mr.Patt Ann,I am so sorry to hear of you Dad’s passing. You truly have an angel watching over you. He was such a kind hearted man. Keep hold of the memories. Ann I know you adored your father. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Luv, Mary Frances “
“Dearest Patton Family – my thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss and celebrate the life of such a gentle giant. I will always hold dear Mr. Jimmy’s friendly face and warm smile. With love and sympathy, Tracy Slade”
“Mrs. Patton, Denny, Sissy, Ronnie, Rosie, Chris and Family, Sorry for your loss. Keep all the great memories close to your heart. RIP Mr. Patton.”
“Dear Patton Family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers … Mr. Jimmy was a wonderful, fun loving, family man… he will be greatly missed! Love to all, Julie “
“Dear family: Where do I begin? Uncle Jimmy was a Sweet Heart, funny, always making you laugh, yet took time to listen as well as tell his life of stories, adventures, his love of family, friends, even people he didn’t know, but yet he fitted right in, any where, any time, any place. He lived and loved life to the fullest. Love, Hugs, Kisses, and Hand Shakes, to all, Debbie & Mike”
“I am so sorry for your loss, Uncle Jimmy was such a great man. I hope this poem helps you remember that he lives on in each of you: Please don’t cry I’m not really gone When you look out the window I’ll be standing on the lawn. Please don’t cry Just because we had to part As long as you remember me I’ll live in your heart. Marie ,Walter, Katie & Sarah “
“We’d like to express our heartfelt sympathy for all of the family. May you find peace and comfort in the coming days through your faith, family, and friends.”
“Aunt Ann, I’m sorry for your loss. I remember coming over with Pops when I will little and having some kind of orange candy, it was the best! 🙂 he will be missed. Our condolences to the entire family.”
“I am so sorry to hear of Lonnie’s passing. He was fantastic person and will be long remembered. “
“Sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with your family.”
“We am so sorry for the loss of your dad and husband. We just went through this very hard time also with my dad and Kevin’s mom. I found that the easiest way is to think about the good times that you had with him.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.May the love of family and friends help you all through these difficult times.He was such a wonderful person and we have so many fond memories.Love You all Flo and Jeff”
“Dear Family, We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you try to find comfort in knowing he is in a better place. God bless you all. RIP Mr. Patton “
“My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Jimmy was a wonderful,kind hearted person and friend who I will greatly miss.You are all like family to me and I Love you all . God Bless and Take Care Love Ruby”
“When I was a little girl, Mr. Patton was working on the construction of my parents’ house in Greenview Knolls. I was playing on a swing set and discovered a snake sitting on the bottom of the sliding board. To protect me, Mr. Patton snatched up the snake, getting bitten in the process. He was my hero that day–a brave and strong man.”
“Ann and family. So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing..He’s soaring with the angels and watching you all from above…”
“Rosie and family, it’s hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well-lived life. God Bless.”
“Your family is in my prayers and thoughts.May God bless you.”
“We are so sorry for your loss and you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Kathy and Walter”
“To the Patton Family; I am so very sorry for your loss. Jimmy was a wonderful man and always seemed larger than life! I never saw him without a smile on his face, including when he was in the hospital after he was struck by lightening. It was a miracle he survived, but he did, then enjoyed telling jokes about it and showing the scorched clothing and shoes he wore. I will always remember his quick wit and the fun times he had with Mike, Charlie, Jonathan, and I. He was a ray of sunshine in our world. Now he is shining in Heaven for all to see! God bless you in your loss of such a wonderful man. “