Peter Clyde Patton

Peter Clyde Patton obituary, Abilene, TX

Peter Clyde Patton

Peter Patton Obituary

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Peter Clyde Patton was born on June 11, 1935 in Wichita, Kansas to Claude Patton and Beryl "Honey" Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Peter II and his wife Mary, brother Damon Patton, and grandson Hunter Pope. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Naomi Lawson; children Claudia (Richard) Wright, Theresa (Ken) Pope, Richard (Gina) Patton, and Phillip (Catherine) Patton; sisters Deanna Coalter and Sherry Caldwell; 15 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

Peter was an accomplished scholar, scientist, and professor in aerospace engineering, computing, ancient languages and civilizations, and bible theology. He was a remarkable teacher and renaissance man who will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and colleagues.

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