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Harry B. Patton

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Harry B. Patton, 89, of Waynesburg, died at 5:50 a.m. Thursday, November 13, 2014, in his home.

He was born May 30, 1925, in Kittanning, a son of the late Oscar Lee (O.L.) and Mabel Lucille Skinner Patton. He resided in the Brownsville area prior to moving to Waynesburg in 1960.

Mr. Patton formerly attended Washington Street United Methodist Church.

He was awarded his diploma from Albert-Gallatin High School.

Mr. Patton enjoyed gardening and working with his son Thomas, as long as his health permitted.

He was a veteran of World War II, where he served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army with Battery C, 757th Field Artillery Battalion, and was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with two bronze stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star, Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal. Mr. Patton was a life member of Waynesburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4793, Waynesburg Moose Lodge 461, a member and past chief of Waynesburg Volunteer Fire Department, and a member of Utilities Workers of America Local 102.

He was employed by the former West Penn Power Co. (Allegheny Power) in Jefferson, for 25 years, prior to retiring as a lead lineman in 1975, and following retirement founded what is now known as Patton Electric.

On May 26, 1948, he married Joan Louise Owens, who died December 5, 2004.

Surviving are nine children, Clara Buchannon, wife of Gene King of Edington, N.C., Harry, husband of Carol Patton of Waynesburg, Dale Patton, companion of Chester Kelly of Chicago, Ill., Gerald, husband of Marla Patton of Waynesburg, Patricia, wife of Troy Miller of Waynesburg, Jeff, husband of Jeanie Patton of Waynesburg, Joyce, wife of Kevin Doody of Mt. Lebanon, Div. Com. Sgt. Maj. Kenneth, husband of Sonya Patton of Fayetteville, N.C., and Thomas A. Patton of Spraggs; 25 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased, in addition to his parents and wife, are a daughter, Janet Volmer Todd; a daughter-in-law, Joy Phillips Patton; and three brothers, Lee, Darryl “Bud” and Richard Patton.

At the request of the family, all arrangements will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to a charity or church of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville.

Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences at www.rushfuneralhomeinc.com.

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