Howard Patton Jr.

Howard David Patton Jr. known as David, or if you were one of the lucky ones you knew him as Daddy or Pawpaw, passed away in his home in Hoover, AL on July 25, 2025 with loved ones by his side.

Howard David Patton, Jr. was born on April 21,1935 to parents Howard David Patton Sr. and Mildred Gardner Patton. He had a memorable childhood in Deland Florida with sisters Mary Evelyn and Nelda Jean.

He later attended college at Auburn University and California Polytechnic University, where he became a home designer. He went on to own a very successful business, Home Plan Center in Hoover, AL. He served his country as a member of the Army reserves.

David was a very proud Father to three children. Two Daughters, Sheri Simmons (Tim), Terri Patton and one Son, Cary Patton.

He met and fell in love with his beautiful wife Betty Jo Patton and together for 50 years they raised his children along with her daughters, Linda Sain, Nancy Watkins and Jane Turner (Kim). God blessed him richly with 12 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren and 8 Great Great Grandchildren all of whom he loved endlessly.

David was a man who loved God and his Family, he was a very smart and successful business man and will be loved and missed by countless Family and Friends.

David is proceeded in death by his Parents: Howard David Patton Sr. & Mildred Gardner Patton, Sister: Mary Evelyn Patton, Grandsons: Donald Watkins & Zachary McNair, Granddaughter: Kaitlin Turner and loving wife Betty Jo Patton.

He is survived by Sister: Nelda Jean Barksdale, Daughters: Sheri Simmons, Terri Patton, Linda Sain, Nancy Watkins and Jane Turner, Son: Cary Patton, Grandchildren: David Willingham (Jennifer), Angela Bowman, Tyler Jordan, Rhonda Nelson, April Herring, Jacob McNair, Jeremy Sain (Kristen), Jason Sain (Tracey)and Derek Sain (Ashley). Great Grandchildren: Jesse Bowman (C.J.), Bradley Bowman, MaryKatelyn Roden (Chris), Alex Bowman (Lexie), Hannah Thomas (Dylan), Adrienne Dillard (Nick), Nicholas Randall, Hailey Randall, Bella Herring, Bryson Herring, Elsie Monte, Aubrey McNair, Grayson Sain, Bailey Sain, Charley Sain, Caroline Sain, Mallory Sain, Elizabeth Sain, Katherine Sain, Allison Sain, Kaydence Sain, and Madison Sain. Great Great Grandchildren: Ryder, Renn, Bowdie, Hudson, Landon, Evelyn, Austin and Emma.