John P Patton III Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John P Patton III of Meridian, Mississippi, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John left this world on October 18, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John P Patton III to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Perry Patton II and Lillian Ralph Patton; his former wife Joyce Jeter Patton; his children, John Perry Patton IV (Martha) of Arvada, Joel David Patton (Lora) of Madison and Penelope Patton McClelland (Craig) of Rock Hill; and his stepchildren, Melissa Mosley Graham (Darren) and Phillip Lance Mosley (Shea).
He is survived by: his wife Peggy Mosley Patton; his grandchildren, Anna Catherine Patton of Annapolis, Dr. Samuel Patton of Jackson, Erin Patton of Durham, Dr. Patton McClelland (Abby) of San Antonio, Megan McClelland and Luke McClelland of Chicago, Illinois; his stepgrandchildren, Thomas Hunter Graham (Charly), Phillip Hays Graham (Danna), Ann Hadley Graham, Ava Claire Mosley and Addison Hart Mosley; his great grandchild Jarrett William Graham; and his brother Malcolm Patton (Barbara) of Gallatin, Tennessee..
Following his retirement from the military, John transitioned to civilian life, serving for 23 years as a radiologist at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi.
