Malcum Patton,  83, died on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 2:29 a.m. at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton.

He was born on Feb. 29, 1932 in Marshallville, Kentucky, to Willie and La Mae (Marshall) Patton who preceded him in death. In October of 1957 he married Faye Poe and she preceded him in death on March 11, 2013.

He retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years, where he worked as a tool chaser. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Korean War. He was a life member of the Ada VFW Post #9381. He was a member of the First Church of God in Lima.

Surviving is a daughter, Robbie (Tony) Patton Thorpe of Ada, Ohio and a son, Malcum James “Jamie” (Michelle) Patton of Richwood; a granddaughter, Hailey Lynn Patton; two brothers: Howard Patton and Lowell Patton of Lakeview.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Lorena Lynch

Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada with Lloyd Salyer officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger with graveside military rites conducted by the Ada VFW Post #9381.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada and until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.
Arrangements are by Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada