Born in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, he was a son of the late William Thomas Patton and Maggie Ellen Holmes Patton. He was also preceded in death by his brother, George Edward Patton.
Billy served in the U.S. Navy and retired from BellSouth Telephone Company after 40 years of service as a telephone technician. He was an active member of Winterville United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife Betty Thornton Patton, survivors include daughter Phyllis Patton Martaus (Mike) of Peachtree City, brother Robert Davis Patton of Winterville, and three grandchildren: Madeline Martaus DeVries (Scott), Connor Patton Martaus, and Chase Alexander Martaus.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m., at Winterville United Methodist Church with Rev. John Merk officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Winterville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 30, Winterville, GA 30683 or to St. Mary’s Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622.
