Gerald A. "Jerry" Patton, age 77 of Mansfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Lexington Court Nursing Home in Lexington, Ohio. He was born May 11, 1941 in Attica, Ohio to the late Wilgus and Ruth Patton. He received a Bachelor's Degree in math and chemistry from Ashland University. He was an engineer at Kodak in Dayton, Empire Reeves in Mansfield, Copperweld in Shelby and The Mound in Miamisburg. He is a member of the Church of God in which he was a pastor for 30 years.
He is survived by his wife, Norma J. (Adams) Patton; children, Catherine (Gary) Adkins of Rock Hill, S.C., Jeffrey (Karen) Patton of Casstown, OH and Jennifer (Todd) Morgan of Chapel Hill, N.C.; daughter-in-law, Athalia Patton Michael of Brookeville, MD; 9 grandchildren, Cameron (Katie) Adkins, Brooklyn Adkins, Tyler Patton, Karisa Patton, Megan Lawson, Tucker Morgan, Tanner Morgan and Abigail Morgan; siblings, Terry (Marcy) Patton of MD, Loretta (Mike) Hopkins of MD and Gregory (Charlotte) Patton of CA; many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilgus and Ruth Patton and a son, Christopher Patton.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio with the funeral service following at 12:30 P.M. with Pastor Gary Adkins officiating. Burial will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven, Ohio at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Foundation, 150 West South Boundary PBM #202, Perrysburg, OH 43551. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
Glenn & Marilyn McDaniel - May 30, 2020
We are sorry for the loss to your beautiful family. Norma, we appreciate the time we spent with you and Jerry. You folks were an encouragement to us in the time of trial. We appreciate your friendship. With Love and Prayers
Julian and Geneva Galloway - Mar 20, 2019
Cathy and family, Geneva and I just wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers today as you prepare for your dad's service. We are praying especially for Gary today. I've been where he is, and I know God's grace will strengthen him. With all our love...
Bradley and Robin Stacy - Mar 20, 2019
Norma, we are so very sorry for your loss. It was such an honor to share scripture and prayer with you, Jerry and the girls. Robin and I love your family and are praying for God’s peace and comfort to settle upon your family.
Joe Thomas - Mar 19, 2019
I worked for Jerry at OST in Shelby, OH. He hired me and I worked for him until he left the Company. A "super boss" and gentleman. I will miss him! Joe
Lewis and Linda Shorter - Mar 19, 2019
So sorry for your loss. I worked and learned a lot from the whole family in my younger years on the potato farm in Shiloh. Many fond memories of Jerry.
Jr and Regina Powers - Mar 19, 2019
Our heartfelt prayers are with your family at this time and in the coming days. We love the Patton family and have many fond memories of time spent together. Jerry was a wonderful Sunday School teacher and instilled his love of God into our young hearts. Love and Prayers, Jr. and Regina Powers
Ted Harry - Mar 19, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. When this happens in our family we need more than human strength. God and his Son can provide what we need. Please review these scriptures : John 5:28-29 “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment.” Revelation 21:4 “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes,and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
Julian and Geneva Galloway - Mar 19, 2019
Cathy and family, Geneva and I grieve with you in the home-going of your dad; but we also rejoice with you in knowing that "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." I remember meeting your dad, and he seemed such a genuine person. I know he will be missed, but along with the family, he will not be forgotten by us. May God's sustaining Grace be more real to y'all now more than ever before. With all our love... Julian and Geneva
Dave Wolfe - Mar 19, 2019
Sorry to hear of loss of my Union classmate. Enjoyed being around Jerry, he had some humoors stories. My thoughts and prayer ore with the family during these difficult times.
David & Colleen Draper - Mar 19, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The Draper’s
Claudia Hamons Lesho - Mar 19, 2019
Sorry yo hear of Jerry's passing. He is in the arms of our sweet Savior.
Angela Sherer - Mar 18, 2019
I’m So Sorry for your loss. Your family is in my heart & Prayers!
Brenda Daniel - Mar 18, 2019
My thoughts and prayers surround your family as you mourn your loss.
Lee - Mar 18, 2019
Norma I’m sorry for your loss . My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Pastor Doc & Sheila Burrows - Mar 18, 2019
Dear Norma and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of your loss. Praying for His strength to be yours.
Wendell & Janet Morgan - Mar 18, 2019
In our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy!
