Doc Patton

KIMBALL Doc D. Patton, 83, passed away Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013.He was a retired employee of Combustion, where he worked as a machinist for 30 years. A veteran of the U.S. Army who served his country during the Korean War, he was of the Methodist faith.His parents, Namon and Thelma Graham Patton preceded him in death.Mr. Patton is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Painter Patton; sons, Todd, Mike, Steve and Kevin Barmoy; brother, Raymond Patton; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. CDT, on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, with Brother Doyle Chamblee officiating.Interment will follow in Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens, with full military honors provided by the Sequatchie Valley Honor Guard. Jay Hutchins, Matt Kilgore, Bobby and Charles Graham, Patrick and Bailey Patton will serve as pallbearers.The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. CDT today, Oct. 15, 2013.To send online condolences visit www.tatefh.com.Arrangements by Tate Funeral Home LLC, Jasper, Tenn., 423-942-9500.