Obituary

Mark Anthony Patton was born July 12, 1959 to John and Peggy Patton in Elkton, Maryland. He was the youngest male of eight children. He was preceded in death by two brothers; Phil (Maryland) and Eric (Edmond).

He served in the United States Air Force from July 11, 1978 to July 10, 1983, also served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Inactive Ready Reserve Unit.

He earned an Associate in Arts from Rose State College, Bachelors of Arts and a Master's Degree in Adult Education from the University of Central Oklahoma. Mark worked as the Director of Airman and Family Readiness for 15 of his 30 plus years of Government service before retiring in 2014.

He Joined Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church on May 03, 2015 and served as an Greeter and Usher, and helped in the kitchen.

Mark leaves to cherish his memory; parents: John and Peggy of OKC, daughter: Nikisha of Dallas, TX, four brothers: John, Jr., (Carolyn) OKC, Earl (Della) Edmond, OK, Neal of Midwest, City, OK, Keith of OKC, one sister: Lacretia Patton of OKC, one granddaughter: Brielle Handy of Dallas, TX a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives, and friends.

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