Billy Joe Patton, 86, of Columbia, KY passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 19, 1934 in Adair County, KY to the late Rufus and Flora York Patton.
 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Alexander and Bobby Patton. 

Billy Joe was a retired farmer and carpenter.

SURVIVORS:

Wife: Nelda Patton of Columbia, KY

1 Son: Terry Patton (Christine) of Columbia, KY

1 Daughter: Carolyn Burton (Tommy) of Columbia, KY

4 Grandchildren: Jennifer Coffey,  Kimberly Popplewell, Matthew Burton and Cheyenne Neat

8 great-grandchildren

5 great-great grandchildren

Funeral Service: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY

Burial: Freedom Cemetery

Visitation: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 from 10:00 AM until time for the service

Casket Bearers: Chris Popplewell, Larry Murray, Mitchell Rooks, Jessie Brown, Scott Coffey and Tommy Burton.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.