Steven Lynn Patton

Steven Lynn Patton, age 64 of Wellsville, KS passed away November 30, 2023 at his home. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at Milestone Event Center in Wellsville on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 5:00 – 8:00PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the:

Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

In Memory of Steve Patton

10210 Holmes Rd. KCMO, 64131

Steven Lynn Patton was born March 9, 1959, in Gardner, KS the son of Rex Lynn and Alice Elaine (Keim) Patton. Steve grew up in Wellsville, KS and graduated from WHS in 1977. He worked most of his adult life in road construction working for APAC for 26 years and was most recently employed by Sunflower Paving in Lawrence. He was a member of the Construction Laborers Union #1290. He retired this past summer in July, 2023.

On March 17, 1995, Steve married Chris Marie Folks, and to this union, two children were born: Allison and Austin. They were married over 28 years before his passing. She survives at the home. Steve had various hobbies throughout his life; he loved riding his Harley, camping, and doing a wide range of home improvement projects. He was also an avid Chiefs fan. Steve was a Boy Scout Leader; a source of great joy and interest he shared with his son. Steve loved card parties and games with his family and could always be depended on to tease loved ones or create nicknames which stuck.

Steve is survived by his wife, Chris of the home; daughter, Kierston Beets of Ottawa; daughter and Son-In-Law, Allison and Mitchell Carpenter of Wellsville and their new daughter, Elena Marie; son, Austin Patton of Wellsville; mother, Alice Patton of Wellsville; brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Barbara Patton of Ottawa; brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Kari Patton of Wellsville; brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Jean Patton of Wellsville; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

He is preceded in death by his father, Rex (January 25, 2023), nephew, Aaron Patton (October 8, 2020), and numerous uncles and aunts.

Steve will long be remembered by family and friends for the twinkle in his eye when he was ready to tease and will be missed greatly by a family who loved him dearly.

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