of Proctor, AR

March 4, 1933 - August 7, 2024

Willie B. "Bill" went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. He was 91 years old.

Fishing was a favorite pass time of Willie's, as far back as his childhood, when going with his father on commercial fishing trips. He also enjoyed working and restoring old cars with his sons. He also loved doing things with his family and going to church. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, West Memphis. Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Blanchard Patton and son, Willie T. Patton. Brothers, Danny Patton, Larry Patton and Ricky Patton. He is survived by one daughter, Linda Loomis of Crowne Point, Indiana and one son, Albert (Cindy) Patton of Proctor, Arkansas. He also leaves 7 grandchildren; Dee Samano, Carrie Clatterbuck, Donna Cacini, Lucas Patton, Derek Patton, Eric Patton and Stephanie Patton. He also leaves 6 great grandchildren; Brittany, Dianna, Shawnna, Savanna, Logan, Emma, and 1 great-great grandchild, Holden. He also leaves his beloved dog, Tammie.

Willie worked hard to care for his family. He was a mechanic at American Can, Chicago, Illinois and when he retired he and his wife moved back to Arkansas and settled in Proctor, and worked as a maintenance man for Pugh Partnership. After fully being retired he spent his free time fishing.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
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