Gary Wayne Patton

On July 28, 2016 after a valiant fight with cancer, Gary, a beloved son and brother, left this earthly world to his permanent heavenly home. Graveside services will be held on Monday, August 1, 2016 at 10:00 am at Tyler Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery at 12053 Highway 64 in Tyler, Texas with Brother Robbie Caldwell officiating.

Gary was born on April 19, 1952 in El Dorado, Arkansas to M. F. (PeeWee) and Marguerite E. Patton and was the youngest child in the Patton family. He attended school in El Dorado for just a short time before the family moved back to Tyler where he finished his schooling. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1971.

After high school he worked several assorted jobs before entering and serving our country in the Army. He served two years and spent much of his duty time in Germany.

After leaving the military, Gary again worked in several different jobs before moving to the Dallas area where he began a long career with Rockwell International, now Rockwell Collins. While with the company he spent time in Israel on various special assignments. He always said the best part of his job was the time he spent there. He retired in June of 2015.

Gary was preceded in death by his dad, M. F. (PeeWee) Patton and sister, Marian Ann Patton. He is survived by his mother, Marguerite Patton of Winona, two brothers and their spouses, Nicky and Kay Patton and Tony and Teri Patton of Tyler, two sisters and their spouses, Becky and Dick Bolton of Lubbock and Janet and Sandy Metcalf of Winona and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to thank friends, Thomas Horn and his spouse Shannon of the Dallas area for their close friendship with Gary. The family would also like to thank the staff of Richardson Texas Oncology and Tyler Oncology for their care and support for Gary. A special thanks to Hospice of East Texas Home Care for their support, guidance and concern during the last stages of Gary’s illness.

The family would ask that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, Hospice of East Texas or one’s favorite charity.

Arrangements under the direction of Tyler Memorial Funeral Home - Cemetery and Mausoleum, Tyler, TX.