Mr. Steve Allen "Packer" Patton, age 60, of Chatsworth, Georgia, departed this life, Monday July 16, 2018 at his home.  Packer was born July 26, 1957 in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Carl James and Dora Bell Morrison Patton.  Packer was an ole hippy, who enjoyed living life, especially spending time with his grandchildren, whom were the apple of his eye.  He was blessed to have Lillian Sweet take care of him during the past several months of his life, he loved her like the daughter he never had.  Packer was very picky when it came to carpentry and masonry. He loved to fish and "was a damn good Daddy".

He is survived by his sons, Cory Patton and Lillian Sweet, and Casey Patton; grandchildren, Alexandria June Irene Patton and Austin Lee Allen Patton all of Chatsworth, GA; brothers, Ricky Patton, Chuck Patton both of Varnell, GA, Carl Dale Patton of Rocky Face, GA, Dale Lee Patton of Portland, OR, and David Patton of Tunnel Hill, GA; sisters, Carolyn Chastain, Gail Wells both of Varnell, GA, Thelma Higgins of Ringgold, GA, and Marie Dailey of Dalton, GA; several nieces and nephews.

Services to celebrate the life of Mr. Steve Allen "Packer" Patton will be held Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Jason Chastain officiating.  The family will receive friends at Ponders Melrose Chapel from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday.

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