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BORN
1931
DIED
2019
Gene Patten Obituary
Mr. Gene Patten of New Liberty Community passed from this life on Monday evening December 16, 2019, at the age of 88 years. Gene was born August 27, 1931, to his parents Joe and Nettie (Lowrance) Patten at the home place in New Liberty.
Gene graduated from New Liberty High School in 1950. He attended Sayre Jr. College and graduated from South Western State College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He then returned to the family centennial farm to begin his career of farming and ranching. Gene was a man of many talents. He enjoyed reading and spending time with his friends at the coffee shop. Many world issues were solved around the round table there. Gene and Peggy Jo Jones were married December 1, 1979, in Elk City, OK. They have made their home in Beckham County ever since. Gene was a longtime and dedicated member of Sayre United Methodist Church. His passion was his family, farm, church family, and community.
Although Gene is no longer with us, his memory and legacy will be kept alive through the family and friends he leaves behind which includes his wife of 40 years: Peggy Jo Patten of the home; 2 nephews: Joe B. and wife Peggy Joyce Patten of Erick, OK, Kerry John Patten of Tulsa, OK; 1 niece: DeLayne and husband James Campbell of Sayre, OK; grand nieces and nephews: Heather George, Ashley Patten, Adam Patten, Courtney Odom, Benjamin Perkins, Jeremiah Campbell, and Jamey Guy; 15 great grand nieces and nephews; 1 great- great grandnephew; as well as a host of longtime friends, neighbors, and church family.
Gene is preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother: John A.W. Patten; 1 sister: Oneita Patten.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Sayre, United Methodist Church with Pastor Alex Costea officiating. Interment will follow at Lone Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Rose Chapel, Sayre.
Online guestbook and condolences are available at www.whineryfs.com
Funeral Services are under the direction of Rose Chapel, Sayre.
Brenda Robertson Breeze
December 23, 2019
I just loved Gene. His family grew up in the New Liberty area where our family farm was.
I loved going to church with all his family!
Such a kind soul God Bless!
Elmer Stone
December 19, 2019
So very sorry your your loss . Your family will be in Elmer and my thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort in the days yo come. Elmer and Bonnie Stone
Benjamin Perkins
December 19, 2019
We called him affectionately called him Genie boy. He gave me my first job (choppin' cotton) and never raised his voice when he caught me plowin his fields in what he called "highway gear" when i was trying to hurry up and get done. He was patient, kind, generous and the best role model a person could have. I cant think of a better person to try to emulate. I'll miss him dearly
Nelda Patten Burch
December 18, 2019
The wonderful times we shared while growing up and beyond! The memories are etched in my mind forever. Pestering the older cousins (and a younger one or two), the hours we spent playing hide and seek, the exciting times we shared while waiting for Santa at Grandpas house, and just being a part of a devoted loving family that was blessed to have had Gene for 88 years. The examples he left will live forever.
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Darrell Brittain
December 18, 2019
Peggy, I'm so sorry for your great loss my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will continue to check on you like I always have. I will miss Gene an awful lot he was a good friend. I always enjoyed visiting with him every chance I got. Let me know if you need anything.
Carol Miles
December 17, 2019
Gene was a man that everyone loved!!! Peggy, I am so sorry. I love you both so very much. I will be praying for youl Fly High, Gene!!
Garry & Suzie Lowrance
December 17, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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