Donald Dean Patton, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 21, 2025. He was born on August 22, 1938, in Galien, Mich., the youngest child of Chester Arthur Patton Sr. and Carrie Hartline Patton.

He worked for Clark Equipment for 40 years and was a member of the Elks Lodge. He was a diehard Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed playing golf and watching his kids and grandkids play sports.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Chester “Bud” Patton Jr., Robert “Bob” Patton, and Gerald Patton; and sisters, Eva Rauch, Lottie Norris, and Elnora Pastrick.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Karen S. Patton; sons, Greg Allan Patton (Sandra), and Mark Edward Patton, both of Statesville; daughter, Lori Ann Patton of Mooresville; grandchildren, Alex Patton (Larin), Jacob Patton (Theresa), and Evan Patton (Abby), all of Statesville; and great grandchildren, Chelsea, Charlie, Bryson, Kourtney, Oliver, and one on the way.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Donations may be made in Donald’s memory to Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County online at https://www.hoic.org/ or by mail to 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.

Condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Patton and his family.