Howard Alexander Patton, Jr. was born in Gaston County, NC on April 19, 1953 to Howard and Willie Lee Blake Patton. He transitioned from his earthly home on Tuesday; March 3, 2026 at The Greens of Gastonia, Gastonia, NC.

Viewing at the funeral home on Tuesday; March 10, 2026 from 5 until 7

Funeral on Wednesday; March 11, 2026 at St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church, Gastonia at 1:30 with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Interment is at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia