Frank Eugene "Gene" Patton

Funeral Services for Frank Eugene Patton, 85, of Sperry, were held Friday, July 11, 2014 at the Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. The Reverend Tom Patton officiated and burial was in the Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket Bearers were Roger Patton, Gene Patton, Brian Roberts, Ken Snider, Garon Snider, Kyle Clemmons, and Jim Griffith. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry.

Frank was born May 28, 1929 in Neosho, MO. He passed away July 6, 2014 in Sperry, OK.

Gene worked at Lee C. Moore for 39 years as a layout fitter. After retirement, he built mountain dulcimers as well as several different types of musical instruments. He loved to fish and was a great fishing partner. Gene loved his family and enjoyed camping, as well as spending time at home lounging with his companion, Boomer, by his side.

He is survived by his children, Roger Patton, Karen (Patton) Roberts, Ken Snider, Kelli Williams, and Karla Snider; grandchildren, Gene Patton, Jennifer Wood, Jennifer Thomas, Brian Roberts, Adrian Clemmons, Phaedra Blatchford, Kassy Williams, Karlee Williams, Christina Woodrow, Garon Snider, and Genee Snider; and many beloved great-grandchildren; brothers, Tom Patton, and Bill Mock; sisters, Janelle Stanberry; Boyce Tidwell, Myrna Crawford, and Ada Maddox; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wives, Margaret Patton, and Rosemary Patton; and his parents.