Thomas G. Patton, Jr., longtime Haddonfield resident, passed away on June 23 at the age of 88. He was the beloved husband of Lenore (nee Allen), loving father of Cheryl Everill (Richard) of Collingswood, Gayle Hobbs (Tim) of Bakersfield, Calif., Thomas G., III (Catherine) of Dillsboro, Ind. and Amy Weckesser (Tommy) of Haddon Township. Grandfather of 14, great-grandfather of 24, great-great-grandfather of one and dear brother of George Terry Patton of Bethlehem, Pa.
Tom was a wonderful musician. He had been the Haddonfield Middle School music teacher for many years. He was a founding member of the Haddonfield Symphony, played, composed and arranged for the South Jersey Youth Orchestra & Friends as well as founding and being the conductor of the Haddonfield Pick-up Band. Additionally, Tom proudly served in the Korean War and was a longtime member of The American Legion Post No. 38. Tom loved corny jokes, music and enjoyed being a lifeguard for many years at Wildwood and later Crystal Lake.
Tom’s family will receive friends on Thursday, June 27 from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services. His Celebration of Life will follow at 7 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Tom may be made to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, N.J. 08053 (www.SamaritanNJ.org).
