Fulton Lee Patton departed this life on July 3, 2026 at his residence in Franklin, Tennessee. Fulton was born February 23, 1942, in Franklin, Tenn., to Fulton Elijah and Ida Bell Patton.
He leaves to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Emma Patton; his children Vincent Maurice Patton (Jodi Smith) and Vanessa Marie Patton; grandchildren Brandee Nicole Patton (T’Keya McKay), Brandon Nicholas Patton (Elizabeth Sinclair), Robert Engels (Anne Engels), Thomas Engels (Alex King), Austin Fleming (Dania Fleming) and Reilly Puster; and four great-grand children.
Mr. Patton will lie in state on Friday, July 10, 2026 from 12 until 5 at the funeral home.
Visitation with family Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 11 until 12 at Green Street Church of God, 915 Green Street, Franklin, TN 37064 with funeral to follow, Pastor William Birdsong, officiating. Dr. Vernon Ray, McGuire, Jr., eulogist.
Interment Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Tennessee.
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