In Memory

Gary Van Patton

Gary Van Patton

Obituary for Gary Lee Van Patton

Our beloved Gary Lee Van Patton, 63, passed from this world to his heavenly home on April 22, 2015.
A native of Spartanburg County, son of Mildred Holtzclaw Van Patton of Greer and the late Crayton Van Patton, he was a retired employee of Shealy Truck Center, was a former employee of Servistar and a member of Greer First Baptist Church. One of Gary’s special joys in life was the privilege of teaching God’s word to his Sunday School class at Greer First Baptist Church.
Also surviving are his wife, Paula Williams Van Patton of the home; a son, Jesse Van Patton (Ashley) of Greer; a brother, Steve Van Patton of Greer (Sharon); two brothers-in-law, Herbert Williams, Jr. (Dean Jennings) and Benji Williams (Judy); sister-in-law, Susan Mundo; nieces and nephews, Matthew Van Patton (Brandi), John Van Patton (Jennifer), Benjamin Van Patton (Amanda), Dustin Williams (Stephanie), Allison Hubbard (Chris) and Jessica Mundo and many more family and friends.
Mr. Van Patton was predeceased by one son, Jake Van Patton.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday at Mountain View Cemetery, conducted by Dr. Rick Ezell and Rev. Keith Hannon.
Pallbearers will be Bennie Cantrell, Jackie Harris, Bill Lynn, Layne Sims, Wayne Merritt, Alex Dobson, Harold James, Danny Gambrell and Leon Campbell.
Visitation will be held after the service at the home.
The family is at the home.
Memorials may be made to Greer Community Ministries, P.O. Box 1373, Greer, SC 29650 or the charity of one’s choice.