He was a native and lifelong resident of Vinton. Jimmy was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and had been a previous member of the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed racing and building race cars, watching football, especially the Saints and the Tigers, and also enjoyed listening to French music.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Peggy Patin of Vinton; his children, Jimmy Patin, Jr. and wife, Donna of Lumberton, Texas, Mark Patin and wife, Sonja Goodman-Gladney of Houston, Texas, and Todd Patin and wife, Karen Jannise of Vinton; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Floran "Neg" and Lydia Patin; his brother, LeeRoy Patin; and a grandson, Garrett Patin.
His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, August 26, in Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. The Rev. Carlos Garcia will officiate. Burial will be in Niblett's Bluff Cemetery in Vinton. Visitation is from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Monday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3445 N. Causeway #902, Metairie, LA 70002. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com
