James A. Patton

James A. Patton, 84, of Evansville, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011, on his birthday at Deaconess Hospice Center.

He was a 1945 graduate of Bosse High School and then graduated from Evansville College. James was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Veteran of World War II, member of VFW 1114 and Newburgh American Legion. He was President and Owner of Patton Heating and Air. Jim enjoyed fishing, traveling, and he appreciated and loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Patton; mother, Pearl Patton; his daughter, Cindy Patton; and grandson, Jimmy Patton, Jr.

Jim is survived by his daughters, Deborah Sturgeon and husband, Mike, Suzzane Falkenstein, Janet Jones and husband John; sons, Jimmy Patton and wife, Ginger and Randall Patton and wife, Jonell; grandchildren, Mindy Lawrence, Andrea Sturgeon, Amy Seib, Nikki Lipscomb, Jason Falkenstein, Kelly Farley, Jamie Fonte, Jordan, Lexie, Haley, Cori and Gracia Jones and Cole Patton; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Juanita Sartore and Carolyn Foster both of Evansville and Irene Haberstroh of Montoursville, Pa.

Visitation will be from 2 until 8 p.m. Wednesday March 23, 2011, at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville, IN 47714 and continuing from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2011, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1301 S. Green River Rd, Evansville, IN 47714.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2011, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Retired Veterans Memorial Club will conduct graveside services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Deaconess Hospice, 600 Mary Street, Evansville, IN 47747 or Vanderburgh Humane Society, 400 Millner Industrial Dr., Evansville, IN 47710.

March 22, 2011
Janet, sending my sympathies and prayers for you and your family.
We love you, Carol and Francis Knaebel

March 22, 2011
We will miss Jim so very much.
Love, the Morrows, Evansville, Indiana

March 22, 2011
Although I can't be there for my family, know I send my thoughts and much love to everyone. Goodbye Grandpa, give Grandma a kiss for me and rest in peace.
Andrea Sturgeon, Ft Collins, Colorado

March 22, 2011
My heart goes out to my cousins for their loss of their father and my uncle. I have many memories of time spent with Uncle Jim and Aunt Joyce at their home. I know that many will miss Jim and what he brought to each person's life he met.
Melanie Steward, Spring Hill, TN

March 22, 2011
Jimbo, I just wanted to wish you Godspeed on your final trip. Although we lost contact for the last several years, I've always considered you as a good friend. My wife Lauretta and I will always remember yours and Joycey's friendship during our many trips together around the world many years ago. Those trips you organized, created a wealth of good memories for us in our old age. So go in peace my friend.
Bob Tate, Evansville, IN

March 22, 2011
Debbie and Mike, Wish we could be there for you, but please know we are thinking of you and praying for all the family during this difficult time.
Sending our love, Ron & Nancy Clark

March 23, 2011
Debbie, So sorry to hear about your father's passing. You are in my prayers.
Kathy Hess (Evansville, IN)

March 23, 2011
I will miss Uncle Jim and the memories over the years. He was a loving, generous man who is now with Aunt Joyce, Cindy and little Jimmy. To all the Pattons: I am so sorry for your loss.
Gigie Caswell Hyneman, Evansville, Indiana

March 23, 2011
Please accept our sympathy. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Millie Vollman, Evansville, Indiana

March 23, 2011
Suzzy, Jimmy, Randy...  Sorry for your loss...
Bob & Donna Barrett

March 23, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I was Joyce and Jim's neighbor for 15 years and always enjoyed visiting with them. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. What about his little doggie? Makes me sad. Jim was always such a happy, upbeat person to be around.
Dr. Phyllis Stilwell Johnson, Evansville, IN

March 24, 2011
Jimmy, We are sorry to hear about your dad. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. We will see you soon my friend.
Condolences from Bill Spurling and Family, Evansville, IN