Michael Bryan "Mike" Patton

Michael Bryan "Mike" Patton obituary, Evansville, IN

Michael Bryan "Mike" Patton

Michael Patton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Browning Funeral Home - Evansville on Mar. 24, 2025.

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Michael "Mike" Bryan Patton, 58, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 at his home.
Mike was born in Eldorado, Illinois on December 30, 1966 to James Thomas and Sue Ann (Ragon) Patton. He attended Harrison and Bosse High Schools and honorably served in the Army National Guard. Over the years Mike worked at Bootz Manufacturing, Ohio Valley Aluminum, Roundys Inc., and as a bricklayer alongside his brother, Shawnee. Mike loved being surrounded by his friends and family. He enjoyed playing pool and watching his favorite teams, the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Indiana Fever and the University of Evansville Aces. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Mike is survived by his father, James Thomas Patton; sister, LaDonna Sue Skeels (Alan) and their children, Josh and Zane; sister, Wanda Jo Bolton (Troy); brother, Bill Patton, (Kathy) and their children, Megan, Travis, and Kacee; brother, Shawnee Patton (Julie); aunts Jolene Martin, Karen Ragon, Joanne Patton, and Lois D. Patton; and by many cousins.
Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Sue Ann (Ragon) Patton and his companion of many years, Lisa Collins.
A celebration of Mike's life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to It Takes A Village, 1417 Stockwell Rd., Evansville, IN 47715.
Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.
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