Willie T. Patton, age 73, passed away December 28, 2025 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.

He was born July 11, 1952 in Arkansas, son of the late Arthur Patton and Fannie Burton-Patton.

Willie had accepted Christ into his life. He was a graduate of Risco High School and had worked as a machinist for Plastene in Portageville, MO for 38 years before retiring. He enjoyed reading, wrestling, barbequing, going to China Buffet, and spending time with his family-especially his grandkids.

On June 19, 1977 in Parma, MO he married Sandra Anderson-Patton, they were married for 48 years. She survives of the home in Lilbourn, MO.

Other survivors include one son, Curtis (Elle) Wilson of North Carolina; one daughter, Erica Patton of Howardville, MO; two brothers, Freddie Patton of Malden, MO and Roy Patton of Indiana; grandchildren, Brian Frazier, Tianna Hall Patton, Tierra Patton, Printavious Perkins, Ciera Horn, Curtis Wilson Jr., and Mya Wilson; six great-grandchildren; and a host of in-laws, cousins, and nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Willie was preceded in death by one son, Shawn Patton; and one sister, Bertha Patton.

A memorial service will be Saturday, January 3, 2026 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Pilgrim Rest Church; 404 E Ewing St, Lilbourn, MO 63862.