Paul was born in Goshen, Indiana to Caroline Patton on 5-27-1952. He went to school in Santa Monica, California. He married Elaine Eiders in 1991 in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from California State University Northridge. He worked as a Senior Manager, Front End Innovation & Regulatory Product Innovation Group for Delta Faucet Company for 28 years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the Army and was awarded the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service, Good Conduct, Vietnam Service, National Defense Service, Vietnam Campaign, Marksman .45 Caliber Pistol, Sharpshooter M16, and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Medals. He was involved in the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, Plumbing Manufacture’s Institute, and Butler University.
Paul is survived by his spouse, Elaine Eilers. 3 Children, Glenn Patton, Patrice Lafayette, and Katherine Patton-Eilers. 3 grandchildren Alessandra Patton, and Kenzi and Ronin Lafayette
