David Lynn Patton, 68, Argos, passed away at 1:29 a.m., Jan. 25, 2020, at Peaboby Retirement Community, North Manchester.

On Oct. 16, 1951 in Rochester, he was born to Mart C. Patton and Janet (Nesmith) Patton. David has lived all of his life in the Argos community.

He married Cathy (Carlton) Patton-Padgett she was his life-long best friend and former wife. Even though divorced, they remained close to the end.

David was a graduate of Argos High School with the class of 1970. He served his Country in the United States Army from 1970-1972.

David is survived by his mother, Janet Patton of Argos; daughters: Jennifer Patton of Eastvale, Calif.; and Laura Patton Carter of Brownsburg; four grandchildren: Anthony, Cortez, Davlon, Leanna; sisters: Barbara  Carlson of Rochester; and Linda Ransom of South Bend; brothers: Jerry Patton and wife Kim of Bourbon; Mark Patton of Argos.

He is preceded in death by his father and brothers: Darrel, Randy, and Jeff.

There are no formal services planned at this time.