Jerry Allen Patton, 67, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, November 17, 2011 in Ft. Smith, AR. Jerry was born July15, 1944 in Lequire, OK to James Wiley & Myrtle Pauline (Nelson) Patton. Jerry was of the Baptist faith. Jerry was retired from Rheem and was a veteran of the US Army where served in Viet Nam. He was a member of the Poteau Masonic Lodge – 32nd Degree Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Earl Patton & stepdaughter, Trisha.
Survivors include his wife, Tammy of the home; son, Allen & Angie Patton of Cameron, OK; grandchildren, Kenneth, Kayla, Dalton, Justin, & Tray; sisters, Lucille Owens of Pocola, OK, Ann Clough of Poteau, OK, Paulette Dumas of Stigler, OK, Patsy Followell of Lequire, OK & Wanda Calhoun; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, November 22, 2011, graveside at Siloam Springs Cemetery, McCurtain, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow.Pallbearers will be Allen Patton, Heath Williams, J.L. Calhoun, Bobby Holden, Shawn Followell, Rick Ryburn. Honorary pallbearer: Gary Francis.