Thomas H. PattonThomas H. Patton, 82, of Midland, passed away in his home on Thursday, September 24th. He was born on August 20, 1927, in Elk City, Oklahoma to W.H. and Edna Plemons Patton. He married Lois Carlson on September 11, 1980 in Ventura County, California. He was a veteran of the US Army and retired as a Drilling Superintendent in the Oil Field. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Lois Patton, his daughters, Donna Mayo and Linda Kunz and his step-son Dominic Casteel of all Midland, 7 grand children and 11 great grandchildren.A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 27 at 2:00 P.M. at Alamo Heights Baptist Church with pastor Gary Redwine officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in Escalon, California.Funeral arrangements are under the care of Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home and Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be left at www.npwelch.com,