James S. Patton

Rev. James S. Patton, 87, of Oak Hill, WV died on Monday, January 24, 2005 at CAMC - Memorial Division in Charleston, WV following a short illness. Born September 16, 1917 at Elkview, WV he was the son of the late Alfred and Nora Patton. He was retired from Aflac Insurance Company and was a retired minister. Mr. Patton was a member of the Oak Hill Baptist Church, Oak Hill, WV. He had served as chaplain at Hilltop Nursing Home for 20 years. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Helen Patton; daughter, Theresa Lilly of Belle; sons, Robert Patton of Hopewell, VA, Harold Frazier of Hopewell, VA, William Patton of Charleston and Duane Patton of Parkersburg; brothers, Owen Patton of Vermillion, OH, Bobby Patton of Romney and Roy Patton of Arizona; sisters, Connie Cameron of Seth and Frances Dolan of Scott Depot; 17 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Visitation will be held at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV on Wednesday, January 26, 2005, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm and on Thursday, January 27, 2005, at the Oak Hill Baptist Church from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Services will be on January 27, 2005 at 1:00 pm at the Oak Hill Baptist Church in Oak Hill with Rev. David White officiating. Burial will be at Ross Family Cemetery, Flat Top WV.