Thomas Warren Patton

PATTON - Thomas Warren, 91, died in peace on April 8. He was born in Tulsa on December 12, 1916, to Thomas Edward Patton and Florence Montgomery Patton. Known by his family as Bud and by most of his friends as Warren, he spent his entire civilian career with the 4 big downtown Tulsa movie theaters, rising from an usher at the Ritz, right out of high school, to general manager of all 4 theaters at the time of their closings many years later. He was with the Infantry in WW II, where he performed with much distinction and ultimately received 2 battlefield commissions, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, 2 Purple Hearts, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star with 2 clusters, and a presidential citation for his outstanding combat service in the Battle of the Bulge. He is survived by: 1 daughter, Paula Patton Reynold, and husband Gene; 1 son, Jeffrey Warren Patton and wife Stephanie; 1 granddaughter, Laura Arbetello and husband Michael; 1 great- grandson, Adam Thomas Arbetello; 2 sisters, Mary Garrison and Virginia Woods; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Shirley (McDonald); his grandson Dustin Reynolds; 3 sisters: Freida Ramey, Georgia Dale, and Jane Bishop; and 3 brothers: Stanley, Horace (Pinky), and Jack. Warren also leaves Vermia Mooney, who was a very special companion for many years, and many wonderful friends. He was a remarkable man who spent his life bringing entertainment to the residents of Tulsa through the theaters, and bringing laughter and friendship to his family and all those who were fortunate to have known him. He is already and will continue to be incredibly missed, but our memories of him are his final gift to us, and will be kept in our hearts and treasured from now on. Service will be 10 a.m., Monday, April 14, 2008 at Moore's Southlawn Chapel with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. Moore's Southlawn 663-2233 share memories at www.moorefuneral.com Thomas Warren Patton VIEW AND SIGN THE ONLINE GUEST BOOK: www.legacy.com/tulsaworld