William Howard Patton

William Howard "Pappy" Patton of Needham died on Sunday May 7 at the Briarwood Healthcare in Needham. He was 94 years old. Born in Pittsburgh PA., Mr. Patton was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He was the Vice President of the Globe Ticket Company in Boston for many years. Mr. Patton was a member of the Masonic lodge in Needham and the "QB". Beloved husband of the late Ottillie (Busch) and Eleanor (Pretat). Father of Kenneth Patton of Whittier CA, David Patton of Chattanooga TN., Judith Walls and Frank and his wife Toni Walls all of Framingham. Grandfather of Graham and his wife Virginia Patton, Frank Walls, Stephen and his wife Danielle Walls and Jochanan Patton. Great grandfather of Charlie and Stephen Walls. Dear friend of Jean Young of Natick. A Funeral Service will be held at the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Avenue Needham on Thursday May 11 at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours on Wednesday from 5-8 PM. Interment at Needham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in "Pappy's" name may be made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, 87 Lowther Road, Framingham MA 01701 or The Christ Church Memorial Room Fund, 1132 Highland Ave Needham MA 02492.