January 3, 1919 – February 10, 2006
John T. Patton passed away in his home on Friday, February 10, 2006.
He was born in St. Louis on January 3, 1919 to William Patton and Bessie Lofton. As a young man he ambitiously worked selling newspapers and in the neighborhood grocery. On his days off he attended baseball games and was a longtime member of the Cardinal Knot Hole Gang.
At the age of 22 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and fought in WWII, receiving the Bronze Star. When the war ended, he re-enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and became a Master Sergeant.
In 1972 he moved to San Antonio, Texas to become a Real Estate broker and quickly joined the Million-Dollar Club. He is a member of the Texas Masons, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and many other social organizations.
His wife Betty preceded him death. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia; his sons, John, Joshua, Craig, and Joffre; his sister Callie; his grandchildren, Vince, Patrick, LaWanda, Craig, Steven, Nikki, Josh, Roxanne and Leslie; and a handful of great-grandchildren.
John T. Patton was a proud servant of the military. He demonstrated the courage and organization necessary to maintain the high quality of life that he lived. Whether as a spirited golfer, a fair umpire, a loving husband or a father, he exemplified the character of a well-disciplined and noble gentleman. He did not know what the word “retirement” meant. He will be dearly missed and will always hold a special place in our hearts.
