Age 68 of Ocala, FL passed away on Friday, September 9, 2011. He was born in Corning, NY on October 30, 1942. Glenn was raised in Campbell, NY. He joined the US Army where he served with the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment
"Black Lions" Division in Vietnam. He was a graduate of Arkansas State where he received a Bachelor degree in Education. Mr. Patton worked in education as a teacher for 32 years. He was a Methodist and was a life member of VFW #4209 in Ocala, FL. He was an avid fisherman. Glenn loved his country and playing with his grandson. He moved to Ocala, FL from Corning, NY in 1979. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Judith L. Patton of Ocala, FL; son Gregory (Naomi) Patton of Ocala, FL; sister Patricia Knowles of Painted Post, NY; brother Ralph (Ann) Patton of Shortsville, NY; 1 grandson Jarek Glenn; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father Glenn G. Patton, Sr; mother Bertha Patton; brother Gerald Patton and brother Rodney Patton. A memorial service with military honors will take place at Highland Memorial Park, 1515 NE 3rd Street, Ocala, FL on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 1:00pm. Arrangements are being handled by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Ocala, FL
Died on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at home. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he enlisted in the Army on his 17th birthday.
He served three years as an enlisted man, then graduated in 1951 from the US Military Academy at West Point. He served 35 years as an Army Officer with assignments in Europe and Asia including the Korean, Vietnam and Cold Wars.
His awards include the Defense and Army Distinguished Service Medals, four Silver Stars, nine Bronze Stars, and the Purple Heart. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Anne of Falls Church, VA; daughter, Allison L. Connor (Jerry) of Savannah, GA; two sons, LTC John K. Lange, USA (Ethel) of Germany and Christian D. Pendleton of Falls Church; his grandchildren, Rachel and Joshua Lange; his brother, James H. Pendleton (Carol), the soldiers with whom he served and a grateful Nation.
Funeral services will take place at Fort Myer with burial to follow in Arlington National Cemetery on a date to be announced.