Burgin Alexander Patton
December 9, 1929 ~ June 13, 2004
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Burgin Alexander Patton, 74, of 637 Sand Hill Road, Asheville, died Sunday, June 13, 2004, in an Asheville hospital.
A native of Buncombe County, Mr. Patton was the son of the late Joseph Eugene and Mae Sorrells Patton. He was a 1947 Graduate of Lee H. Edwards High School, a 1974 Graduate of the University of Tennessee, and an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Patton was the Director of the Francis Asbury UMC Youth Program and Choir Director during the 1970’s.
He was a member of Central United Methodist Church. He retired from
the National Climatic Center Data Center in 1989 where he served as a Senior Systems Analyst after 40 years of service.
After his retirement, Mr. Patton served as President/CEO of Spivey Mountain Land Ventures, LLC and the Chief Financial Officer of LRA and Phyllis Patton Racing. Mr. Patton was the first charter member of the First Families of Old Buncombe. Bud loved dancing, crossword puzzles and his family.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Penley Patton; two daughters, Denise Patton of Boston, MA and Sheena Bell and her husband David of Murfreesboro, TN;
two sons, Tony Brown and his wife Kathy of Davidson and Michael Patton and his wife Leigh of Asheville; and six grandchildren, Cameron, Daniel, Megan, Miles, Julia and Alexander.
A memorial service will be at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Robert M. Blackburn officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, 30 Meadow Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
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Phyllis and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Bud’s death. Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my prayers.I’ve enjoyed knowing all your family over the years.
Sincerely,
Linda and Bob Norris
I can only look to Jesus Christ to replace the deep sorrow I am feeling with the joy of knowing the Master is now receiving Uncle Bud with open arms and saying ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ (Matthew 25:21) Dearest Phyllis and family, I pray these words will comfort you as you rest in the hope of eternal life that we all have when we believe in God’s Son. God does not take lightly the death of His saints. They are precious to Him as Psalm 116:15 says. I Thank God for his life – always as a servant.
Bud was a wonderful fellow and will be sorely missed.
We think Bud would have liked this:
‘Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming – – – WOW!! WHAT A RIDE!!!’
We loved him!!
Dear Phyllis, Tony, Michael, Denise, Sheena and family,
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Bud was a true friend to all who knew him. Always pleasant, smiling and happy. Bud loved his family, he loved life and lived it to the fullest. He will be truly missed.
My love to all,
Myra Ramsey
Gabriela and I send our prayers and love to the entire Patton family. I will never forget Uncle Bud and all that he taught me about life, food and the government.
We send our love to the Patton family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Denise,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort through happy memories.
Love to my wonderful family. We’ve lost a great friend in Uncle Bud. Happy Birthday Phyllis, I love you.
Love to my wonderful family. We’ve lost a great friend in Uncle Bud. Happy Birthday Phyllis, I love you.
A special man who never knowlingly did harm to another human being. Generous, caring and compassionate.Our family trip to Canada will forever live in my memory.Here’s to Newfoundlanders, family motoring trips and the Newfoundlander’s foul alcoholic drink,’Newfy Screech’.
I grieve the passing of my long time friend. For over 40 years we have shared all that life brought to us; life, death, love, hard work, war, peace, family and always, new beginnings… We have shared the same God who created us all, and experienced Him in often different, but real ways. Bud was always there for those who had been given to him, and there for many others as a supporting, helping hand. His faith was well placed; his reward has been well recorded in the Book of Life. Until we meet again, Bud!
To the Patton family:
I want to express my deepest sympathies to you during this sad time. I was shocked to hear of Bud’s illness just a couple of weeks ago. I believe my father, Dave Matthews, was there to welcome Bud home.
God Bless you all.
Lee Matthews
To the Patton family:
I want to express my deepest sympathies to you during this sad time. I was shocked to hear of Bud’s illness just a couple of weeks ago. I believe my father, Dave Matthews, was there to welcome Bud home.
God Bless you all.
Lee Matthews
To the Patton family: I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. Diane & Randy Foote
(Wendi Goodson’s parents)
Sometimes it is difficult to know exactly the right words to say during a time of such a great loss. Remember that he is in a better place, one in which there is no pain or suffering. May each of you gain strength in knowing that he is with the Lord and that Jesus will provide a blessing for those of us who remain on earth, as earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot heal. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Sometimes it is difficult to know exactly the right words to say during a time of such a great loss. Remember that he is in a better place, one in which there is no pain or suffering. May each of you gain strength in knowing that he is with the Lord and that Jesus will provide a blessing for those of us who remain on earth, as earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot heal. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Dearest Phyllis & Children, I am so sorry for your deep loss. I am sure he is at peace and free of pain now. I bet Bud and Mother are having a good time talking and catching up on things. They always did enjoy each other. If there is anything at all I can do for you, you know I will. I pray God will take care of you and the kids and ease your pain. With love to you all.
Meeting and knowing Bud was one of the greatest pleasures our First Families of Old Buncombe program has had. We were so proud of him. Our deepest heartfelt sympathies go to the family. We will sorely miss him, but we know he is rejoicing in having resolved all his genealogical mysteries and being united with his ancestors. Heaven truly has another jewel!
I am so sorry for your loss, but know that you will have many wonderful memories to look back upon, including the recent Kentucky Derby trip.
Bud, was a sweet generous man who enriched the lives of those who knew him. He was also a great cook, who taught me the importance of okra in a gumbo (but pimentos do not belong in corn bread).
Love
Peta Landman
Patton Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. With Deepest Sympathy.
Sherry, Greg, Sara and Tyler Glance
My love and prayers to all my cousins on the loss of their ‘Uncle Bud.’ From my brief time at the National Climatic Data Center, I have good memories of your uncle’s friendly greetings, sense of humor, and genuine good nature.
We are so sorry for your lost. It was a privilege to have met Bud.
Phyllis and family, I am so saddened to hear of Bud’s passing. I have so many good memories of him when I used to visit in his home with Lilly. If there ever was a good man he was it. I don’t know what the Patton family would have done without him over the years. I’m sure you, too, recognized a jewel in the rough. Love and sincere sympathy to all.
Martha
Dear Phyllis and family,
Joe and I would like you all to know that our prayers and thoughts are with you. You have a great family and a wonderful support team that all love you. God is with you in this difficult time. Our love to you all.
Joe and Susan Allman
Dear Denise and Family, I am so sorry that I can’t be there today. Your Dad was my second favorite ‘Bud’! I know this means nothing right now but you will soon see that life is so much better for him now. From my own experience I know how much you have had to watch him suffer. My prayers are with you all as I feel as though you are all my family too. My love to all,
Kim ‘Holt’ Dawson
Dear Family Members of Bud,
We were blessed to have known Bud–such a warm and friendly person. He will be missed. We hope that all your wonderful memories of Bud as husband, father, and grandfather will be a comfort to you all.
Our love,
John & Sue Olesiuk
Phyllis and family, so sorry to hear about’Bud’ . All our Love to everyone at this time and always. Love Patty and Ken
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHYLLIS; now you are the OLD ONE, but only for aday or so. All my love to you {just rember when we grow up } things DO CHANGE. LOVE PATTY