Bruce Patton

December 17, 1944 - June 15, 2021

Bruce Leon Patton of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma was born to Leonard Leon and Helen (Myers) Patton on December 17, 1944 in Vancouver, Washington and passed from this life on June 15, 2021 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma at the age of 76 years. He moved to Pauls Valley in 1962 and graduated from PVHS in 1963. In 1962, Bruce started working at Alexander Printing which eventually became Hinkle Printing and Office Supply. Bruce and Buddy Strickland purchased the business in 1976. He owned and worked at Hinkle Printing until he retired after 54 years. Bruce married Ann Croom on June 26, 1970. Through the years Bruce loved studying his bible, reading, watching old westerns, collecting toy cars, fishing, boating, motorcycle riding and woodworking. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and faithfully taught Sunday School for many years. Bruce is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ann Patton of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. Son, Monty Patton and his wife Nancy of Peoria, Arizona. Son, Gene Patton of Peoria, Arizona. Grandchildren, Rachel and Joe Vermeer of Peoria, Arizona. Grandchildren Sarah and Andrew Bailey of Phoenix, Arizona. Three great grandchildren, Aria and Archer Bailey and Lucy Vermeer and one additional grandson arriving late this summer. Brother Harold Patton of Duncan, Oklahoma. Sister Shirley Beaty and her husband R.L. of Stillwater, Oklahoma. Sister Kay Beauchamp and her husband Randy of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Helen Patton, father Leonard Patton, baby brother Donald Patton, and daughter-in-law Patricia Patton. Funeral services are scheduled for 9:00 a.m., Friday, June 18, 2021 at the Pavilion at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com.