Gerald Orville Patton, Sr.
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Gerald Orville Patton, Sr. 90, of Coatesville, passed away on Saturday April 4, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Betty Louise Bossinger Patton who died in 1990 after 43 years of marriage. Born in Lebanon, PA, he was the son of the late Jackson F. and Sarah Jane Miller Patton.
Gerald was an area resident all his life and a graduate of the Scott High School. He served honorably in the US Navy during WWII. He was employed by Lukens Steel as a painter and later by Brandywine Hospital as a security guard.
Gerald was past President of the Wagontown Fire Company and Martin's Corner Fire Company and he served as President of the Coatesville Area School District and the Brandywine Valley School District. Gerald was the last survivor of the "Patton Boys" family baseball team.
He is survived by a son, Gerald "Chip" Orville Patton, Jr. and a daughter, Gwendolyn Louise Patton both of Coatesville, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by eight brothers and six sisters.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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So sorry Chipper & Gwen. My
So sorry Chipper & Gwen. My condolences to you both.
Chippy and Gwen, I am so
Chippy and Gwen, I am so sorry to hear of Pop's passing. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Chipper n Gwen
Chipper n Gwen
I have nothing but great memories of "Pops" I'm so sorry!!! Love to you all!!!! Xoxo
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Chip and Gwen,
I'm sorry for the loss of your dad. Worked with him in the paint shop.
He gave me my nickname which I still have. RIP old friend.
Bobby (Wacky) and Lorraine Newlin
Chipper, I am thinking and
Chipper, I am thinking and praying for you and your family during this time.
My Buddy Gerald
RIP my old buddy. Thank you for everything you did for me in the paint shop.
You will be dearly missed.
Monroe Jones and Family.
Chipper,
Chipper,
So sorry for your loss, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Leisey and Bernard families
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Dear Chipper,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your father, our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Thinking if you and your
Thinking if you and your family. So sorry for your loss! Sending prayers to you all. Coleen
Our deepest sympathies go out
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mick and Beth Arnold
RIP Uncle Gerald
Chip and Gwen,
I just found out about Uncle Gerald. I'm so sorry for your loss. I have many memories of him and his siblings. May you find comfort in the many memories you hold in heart.
Love,
Donna Mann (formerly Donna Dague)