of Pyatt, AR
February 18, 1936 - March 9, 2015
Sammy Lee Patton, age 79, of Pyatt, Arkansas, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015, in Greenbrier, Arkansas. He was born February 18, 1936, in Pyatt, the son of Theron Edgbert and Nina Ruth (Stanley) Patton. Sammy was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Marla (Patton) Nusz; his brothers, Robert, Duel, Vernon, and Will Patton; and his sisters, Mary Allen and Norma Auslam.
Sam was a graduate of Pyatt High School and attended School of the Ozarks. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and attended Eagle Heights Baptist Church. He was employed by Boeing Aircraft for 18 years and served as Marion County Tax Assessor for 24 years. Sam had a passion for his music, watching his grandchildren's sporting events, and working on his farm.
Sam is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Sammy and Ginger Patton of Harrison and Rodney Patton of Greenbrier; his daughter and son-in-law, Christi and Jon Barnard, of Greenbrier; his sister, Sharon Anita Tabor, of Fairbanks, Alaska; his brother, Johnny Patton, of Pyatt; ten grandchildren, Kristen Proffitt and husband Scott, Ryan Barnard, Jon Michael Barnard and wife Miranda, Haleigh Barnard, Connor Barnard, Bethany Patton, Jordan Patton, Logan Patton, Allyson Patton and Savannah Patton; three great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation was Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Funeral service was Friday, March 13, 2015, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Jerry Cash officiating.
Interment was in Patton Family Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Logan Patton, Jordan Patton, Ryan Barnard, Connor Barnard, Jon Michael Barnard and Jon Barnard.
Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Northwest Arkansas Chapter, 4241 N. Gabel Drive, #2b, Fayetteville, AR 72703, nwarkansas@jdrf.org.
Dear Christi Barnard and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss! Prayers for you and your family. He is in a better place, and one day I hope to see all my family in Christ.
Carol Zabel
Christy, Sammy, Rodney & children I am so sorry for your loss. I just lost my father-in-law & was the one with him in the hospital when he died and lost my father 2 years ago. I hope the memories you had with him will comfort you. As Psalms 90:10 tells us that the span of our life is 70 years or 80 if one is especially strong. But we always hope for more time with them, though my father and father-in-law suffered enough. I do look forward to the fulfillment of Revelation 21:4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.
May you truly be comforted by your memories,
Ramona Sherrod Cranford
Our prayers are sympathy are with you.
Sam was a amazing man. He gave me my very 1st job. He had a heart of gold & was very pleasant to work for. My heart goes out to his family. He will be missed by me & many other.
See ya in heaven.
We are so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. We all enjoyed visiting with him when he would come in the office. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. He will be missed.
He Will be missed. They don't make them like him anymore. May God comfort you.
I am sorrowed by the passing of Sam. He was a good man and a nice person. I knew him when he was Assessor of Marion County and he was always a pleasure to be around.
I'm so sorry to hear that Sam has joined our Angels, My prayers go out to all of you his family. Some 28 years ago I came into this field of Assessment and Sam was there to welcome me as one of his friends. The surrounding counties always have stuck together and Sam was one of Us. Thanks for your service Sam and the time that you took to help me along the way. You will be missed by many.
Sincerely,
Tammy Sanders
Izard County Assessor
My sincere condolences.
We are so sorry for your loss, with deepest sympathy.
Sam, So sorry for your loss. I clearly remember you telling me about your father around the campfire at TT. Great stories! I know you and your family will miss him greatly. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Vickie and Scott
I always enjoyed Sam when he would come to watch Logan play football. It was easy to see where Logan got his toughness from. I will miss him. The Patton family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May God bless all of you.
2 Cor 5:6-8 "So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord. For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord!" Looking forward with you to sweet, sweet reunions in the presence of Jesus who made it possible!
We were sadden to hear of Sams passing. He will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences to the Patton family.
Sam was a great friend who always greeted me with a smile. He will be sorely missed.
He was a great guy to know.
So saddened to hear the news of Sam's passing. All are in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry. Our thoughts and Prayers are with the family! Sam loved his music....
So sorry to learn about the passing of one of our S of O family. He will be greatly missed.
Sam is with the Lord. Our prayers and sympathy.
The whole family remembers and loved Sam.
Christi, Rodney, Sammy, Nita, and Johnny, I'm so sorry for your loss. I have so many good memories of Sam and your family! You will be in my prayers.
Dear Rodney, Christi and Sammy,
I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Sam. You and
your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Pam
I was so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. I feel truly blessed to have known him . Sending my love out to the whole family
So sorry for your loss. We will be praying for all of you during this difficult time.
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. He is dancing in heaven with Marla. Love you, Kristen and family
I met Sam @ the Harrison Moose lodge we were friends..I enjoyed his company and his music..For his family I am sure he will be missed..He was a kind and good man.
Sorry for your lose. He was a great man. Going to miss his humor. He loved you all so much.
Christi, Sammy and Rodney. I am so sorry for you loss. My love thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your families. Please know if you guys need anything feel free to contact me. Love, Kim
Sending our love and prayers.
Sorry for your loss and may the lord be with you in these times
I am so sorry for your lose..I remember him well and have great memories of him
Jerry and I are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our God be ever near and close to you during this time of sorrow.