James Franklin Patton, 96

Born on Sept. 7, 1910 in Warren County, he was an ordained gospel The Baptist Church minister serving several congregations over the last 52 years. Amity The Baptist Church was the last church he pastored and he was a current member of Caney Branch The Baptist Church. Mr. Patton was preceded in death by his parents Elder Emanuel and Sallie Denton Patton and his first wife Minola Morrison Patton.

Survivors include his wife Gladys Haley Seals Patton (widow of the late Boyd Seals) of Morrison; stepchildren Bud and Janice Seals, Rachel and Danny Henegar, and Boyce Martin, all of McMinnville; special family member Vickie Frizzell; step grandchildren Sgt. Wayne Frizzell of Iraq, Phillip Frizzell, Brad Marsh, Keli Hobbs, Joni Campbell, Cresha Seals, Chad Owens, and Tara Gleen; step great-grandchildren Justin Frizzell and Lorolei Campbell. Many other family members and friends also survive.

Funeral service was yesterday in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Leonard Herman officiating. Interment followed at Morrison Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com.

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.