James L. Patton Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 8, 2026, at the age of 78, James L. Patton of Sidell, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Omar Patton and Maggie Kent Patton; and his son Cody James Patton. He is survived by: his wife Shelley Archer Patton; his children, Angela "Angie" Patton Yates (Frank), Steven Patton (Angie), Kathryn Patton Lapin (Arthur) and James Clay Patton (Alexandra); his grandchildren, Tristan Yates, Anakin "Stone" Yates, Jesse "Cruz" Yates, Makaylia Patton Pray, Colton Patton and Mary Katherine Patton; his sister Joann Patton Mahan; his niece Ashley Mahan Roper (Justin); Jaxton. He is also survived by his family, for friends, for strangers, and even for animals.

Memorials to the Sidell United Methodist Church.