Billy Sam Patton

Billy Sam Patton, 84, of Mosheim, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday on July 18th, 2022. Born on July 3rd, 1938, in Mosheim Sam was the son of the late Lacy and Sallie Patton. In 1960 he answered the call to serve his country in the US Army Reserves until 1965. In 1998 Sam retired from Greeneville Light and Power after 30 years of service. He said it took him 30 minutes to adjust to retirement. He served the Mosheim community as an Alderman for 9 years. He is loved by many in his community and had a heart for others. Driving a bus to help senior citizens get to church was just one way he served the Lord. He was a faithful member of Highland Baptist Church. Sam’s love of horses is well known as he drove his horse and buggy in many parades over the years. And loved going to horse shows and visiting the Amish communities. Sam loved gospel music that told the story of God’s love and redemption. As one of his friends said, “he leaves behind a remarkable memory of a Godly man”. Without a doubt the Lord said “well done my good and faithful servant”.

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers in law Jack Cooper, Ronnie Whitehead, Gary Cooper and George Walker.

Sam is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Vilas of the home; two children Londa Bunn of Bluff City Tennessee, Randy Patton and wife Melissa of Granite Falls NC. 6 grandchildren Matthew Patton and wife Kayla, Timothy Patton and wife Jessica, Jonah Patton, Ryan Patton, Robbie Bunn and partner Joey Gasteiger, Lori Frye and husband Josh. 5 greatgrandchildren Eyland Triplett, Hadley Patton, Thomas Patton, Maddox Patton and Braylen Taylor. Sister Dotty Walker of Knoxville and sisters in law Sandy Cooper, Cindy Whitehead, and Alice Carpi, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of Sam’s life will be held at Kiser Rose Hill Funeral Home on Saturday July 23rd, 2022 at 3pm with Rev. Terry Bunch officiating.

The family will receive friends 1:00pm to 3:00pm prior to the service.

Interment will follow in Mosheim Central Cemetery.

Pallbearers are grandsons and Austin Brown.

Kiser-RoseHill Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.