Willis E.(Bud) Patten passed away on Jan. 14, 2024. Bud was born Sept 10, 1940, in Macomb, OK., to Willis and Pearl Steen Patten.
He graduated from Macomb High School with the Class of 1958. Bud spent most of his life as a Truck Driver. He drove for TG&Y, JW Welborn, Accord Propane, and finally owned his own truck before retiring in 2015. Over 5 million miles accident-free.
He is survived by his daughter Debra Tucker (Scott) of Tecumseh. Grandson Dalton Tucker (Emily) and Great Granddaughter Madeline of Tecumseh. Sister Lois Tipton of Shawnee, Brother Dave Patten of Norman, andbrother Ronnie Patten ( Sandy) of Tecumseh. Also, many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Judy Brock Patten, Son Mike Patten, Sister Patsy Williams, brother-in-law Bob Williams, brotherin- law JC Tipton, sister-in-law Sharyl Patten, great nephews Conner Russell and Braxton Byrd.
There will be no service, only a memorial for family at a later date.
