Billy L. Patton, 73, of Leavenworth, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at Providence Medical Center. He was born Oct. 23, 1949, in Shamrock, Texas, to Ruby Manford and Stella Faye (Wright) Patton.
On February 5, 1972, Billy married Mary Kay Hanson, in Leavenworth. She survives at the home. He is also survived by a son, Tony Patton of Leavenworth; daughter, Melissa Patton Harrison of Lansing, Kan.; two sisters, Joyce Wells and Patsy Pempin; brother, Mike Patton; and many well loved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Charlie, Marion, Jerry, Joe and Marvin Patton; and a sister, Helen Douglas.
Billy loved working on street rods, motorcycles and cars. He also enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Cremation will follow the services. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Leavenworth County Humane Society.