T. J. Patton, 88, passed away September 5, 2010 in a Fort Worth hospital. He was born November 3, 1921 in Whitt the son of Temple and Dora Cox Patton. He was a rancher/barber and a veteran of the US Navy. Services will be 2 PM Thursday, September 9, 2010 in the Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Chapel with Rev. Bobby Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Whitt Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife: Margaret Patton of Perrin, daughters and sons-in-law: Wandean and Bob Kuhn of Little Rock, Arkansas, Carol and Larry Cruce of Mineral Wells, sister: Dimple Nunley, grandchildren and spouses: Chris and Scarlet Kuhn, Angie and J. D. Mitchel, Chase and Jennifer Kuhn, Cole and Michaela Cruce, Brandon and Olivia Kuhn, great-grandchildren: Beau, Camille, Allie, Perrin, and Millie Kuhn, Kate, Beth Mitchel, and Dane Cruce. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother: Jack Patton, and a great-grandchild: Misha Cruce.