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Howard Malcolm Patton

Howard Malcolm Patton

Howard M. Patton left this Earthly life January 14, 2019. Howard was born to parents Hugh and Bernice Patton on January 10, 1924 in a Lumber Camp in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. He earned his U.S. Citizenship in the in-fantry in W.W.II, marching from Naples, Italy to Berlin, Germany, crossing the Remagen Bridge with seconds to spare. He started his career with the New Hampshire Insurance Co., then transferring to Wisconsin where he built a successful agency in Milwaukee. He was one of the first agents in the country to earn both the CLU and CPCU designations.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Emily Logan Patton, his sister, Frances Patton Hastings and many Nieces, Nephews, Grands and Great Grands.
Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. There will be no services or memorials per his wishes.

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In consideration of COVID-19, as well as the families we are serving, we would like for those of you whose immune systems are compromised please stay home and send the family a condolence card. We may also be forced to postpone services if this continues or worsens. Our profession as funeral directors is not only focused on serving families, but also protecting the families and the community at-large. Thank you and please take care!

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