Thomas Dean Patton

Thomas Patton, age 64, of Lake Ozark, Missouri passed away on July 11, 2024 at Lake Regional Health System.
He was born on March 12, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri; a son of Robert and Betty (Parmer) Patton.
We are mourning the loss of Thomas D. Patton. Dean loved Life! He also had a passion for Harlely's, loud music and played the guitar well. Dean's front porch was his main office, where he sat with neighbors to solve life's problems, and to lend an ear and he was genuine in his caring for others. Dean also loved his trips to Florida with his parents and enjoyed his time on the beach, but was always glad to be home because he needed to be where his heart was, and that was watching out for what he called his "hood."
He will be dearly missed by his neighbors and friends and most especially his family. A fresh flower was placed on his chair on the front porch, an honor to his love for life.
Thomas is survived by his cousins, Jodi Langley Donald Langley, Lauren Salmon, Kegan Salmon, August Salmon, Maycee Salmon. Angela Rutledge, Raymond Rutledge 3rd, Lillian Rutledge. Christina Elwood, Gene Elwood, Nathan and Vera Elwood, Andrew Elwood, Emma Elwood, Uncle George & Erma Patton, Dave Patton, Linda Patton, and Uncle Richard Brown.
Thomas was preceded by his parents Robert and Betty Patton.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Homes, 514 Highway 42, Osage Beach, MO 65065 (573) 348-3232. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.hedgesscottmillard.com.