Billy Patton

Billy Michael Patton, 68, of Whitney, passed away peacefully at his home in Whitney on October 22, 2024.

Billy was born on September 2, 1956, in Hillsboro to Jessie Ruth (Porter) Patton and Lonnie Lee Patton. He graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1975. Billy was married to Stacey Combs Foster Dupnik on January 16, 2004. A native to the Hillsboro area, Billy enjoyed playing golf with his best friend Terry Derington and friends, fishing for crappies, and spending time with family and friends watching sports. Billy had a strong love for all types of music, listening and singing to his favorite songs. He retired from Harbison Fischer after 35 years with the company.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents Lonnie Lee Patton and Jessie Ruth Patton, siblings Ronnie Patton, Cathy Featherston, Judy Thomason, and Darlene Burgamy, as well as his grandmother-in-law Peggy Barker and father-in-law Jerry Foster.

Billy is survived by his wife Stacey Patton of Whitney, his children Alex Patton & Angela Clark of Tucson, Alexis Patton & partner Kennedy Tidwell of Waco, and Amanda Garza & husband Walter Garza of Waco. His grandkids Noah Patton, Nathaniel Patton, Charlotte Clark, and Scarlette Clark. His sister Patricia Ward & husband Darrell of Cleburne, brother-in-law Dana Thomason of Hillsboro, mother-in-law Terry Foster of Whitney. His best friend of 55 years, Terry Derington & wife Yvonna of Cleburne, along with numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends and family.

The Memorial will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro.