James E. Patton Meadville, Pennsylvania Obituary

James E. Patton

<p>James E. Patton, 79, of Franklin, died Friday, August 5, 2022 at Meadville Medical Center.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>He was born November 19, 1942 in Franklin, a son of Ivan and Pauline Pryor Patton.&nbsp; He married Beverly Firster Anderson September 29, 1984.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Jim was a 1962 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.&nbsp; He served during the Vietnam War era with the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965 with service in Korea.&nbsp; He worked at Joy Manufacturing for 39 years.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Jim attended Sugarcreek United Methodist Church.&nbsp; He was a lifetime member and past president and vice president of Coon Fox Club.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting and fishing trips with friends and loved western books and movies.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Survivors, in addition to his wife Beverly, include four daughters, Bonnie Mae Castillo (Mike) of Texas, Jackie Manuel (John) of Texas, Kelly Reinsel (Dan) of Ohio, and Mickey Latshaw (Buck) of North Carolina; thirteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jack Patton (Diane) of Ohio and Paul (Butch) Patton (Ruth) of Florida; a sister, Shirley Heller of Pennsylvania; and nieces and nephews.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Kenneth, and Jerry Patton and a very special grandson, Logan Reinsel.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Per Jim&rsquo;s wishes, there will be no services.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The arrangements have been entrusted to the ROBERT W. WAID FUNERAL HOME, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE where memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidfuneralhome.net</p>
November 19, 1942 - August 5, 202211/19/194208/05/2022
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Sue Ellen Patton Hughes
August 13, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. My God grant you peace.
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Brenda ONeil
August 10, 2022
Bev and family- with heartfelt sympathy and prayers. Howard C and Brenda O and families
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Christine Harper
August 8, 2022
He was one of my favorite veterans we had so many memories and he will be so dearly missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
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Joe & Suzann Reinsel
August 8, 2022
Kelly and Dan
So sorry to hear of your Father's passing. May He rest in the peace of Christ.

Joe & Suzann Reinsel
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Philip Rhoades
August 7, 2022
BEV SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS LOOKS LIKE YOU TWO HAD A GREAT FAMILY I WORKED WITH JIM AT JOY FOR A WHILE WAS A NICEPERSON TO WORK WITH AGAIN MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
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Mary Johnston
August 7, 2022
Bev and family I am so very sorry for your loss. Jim was a very special guy......always going above and beyond for his fellow Veterans. I always enjoyed chatting with him when he cam into the VA Clinic on rt 8. He will be missed by many. You are all in my thoughts ... Continue Reading
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Philip Rhoades
August 7, 2022
BEV SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS LOOKS LIKE YOU TWO HAD A GREAT FAMILY I WORKED WITH JIM AT JOY FOR A WHILE WAS A NICEPERSON TO WORK WITH AGAIN MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
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The staff at Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, Inc.
August 5, 2022
We plant this tree as a living memorial to James. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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