Garland (Clyde) Patton, age 87 of Manassas, Virginia passed away on April 10, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was a member of the Army 82nd Airborne, serving in the Korean War. He retired from Fruit Growers Express. He enjoyed playing the guitar, bluegrass music, golf, fishing and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Patsy Jackson Patton, daughters: Trish Patton Farmer (Ray), Rise’ Patton (Wayne Doss) and Gina Patton Scott (George); grandchildren: Michael (Jessie) and Andy Farmer, Gary Doss, Christina Doss Huffman and George (Frankie) Scott, Jr and by multiple great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also survived by 5 brothers Joe, Sam, Bill, Carl and Jerry and a sister Sue Yoder.
The family will receive friends at Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 from 6-8 PM where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 11:30 AM. With Rev. Wesley Shortridge officiating. Interment to follow at Quantico National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations in his memory be made to the American Cancer Society.
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