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Joseph Patton

1934 - 2025

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1934

DIED

2025

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Joseph Patton Obituary

Joseph Patton

January 6, 1934 - December 5, 2025

Joseph Dolan (Dodie) Patton, 91, died December 5, 2025.

Dodie was a 1952 graduate of the Old Falmouth High School. He was a self-employed electrician, who loved playing and coaching baseball and softball. Dodie's real joy came from hunting and working in his garden.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ruby; son, Gregory; sisters, Jean, Aleen, and Joyce; brothers, Larry and Ted; and his nieces and nephews. Dodie is preceded in death by his parents, Clark and Leathie Patton; and brother, James Patton.

A Private graveside service will be held in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Many thanks to Medi-Hospice for their care and support.To honor Dodie's memory please make a donation to the Alzheimer's Foundation.Online condolences may be sent at www.mullinsthompsonfredericksburg.com.

Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service

Fredericksburg, VA
Published by The Free Lance - Star on Dec. 9, 2025.

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Richard K " Buddy " Payne

Yesterday

Our heart felt sorrow hearing of our friend's Passing . From school days , baseballs games and occasional meetings we enjoyed our visits .Rest in peace Friend .

Pearl Lacy Vogt

Yesterday

Mr Patton,my late husband adored him, we lived at 60 Clark Patton, sending abundance of prayers to the family ,

Delores Price

Yesterday

So sorry for your loss. I know Dodie from him being a customer of ours at Colonial Electrical years ago. Very nice man.

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