Harold "Pat" Patton Jr

HAROLD �PAT� PATTON, JR1969 � 2016PORTLAND, MAINE- Pat Patton, 46, a former Holyoke resident passed away unexpectedly on July, 2 2016. He was born in Holyoke, MA on October 7, 1969 a son of Harold H. and Mildred (Rucks) Patton and was a proud graduate of Holyoke High School Class of 1987. He was a Purple Knight with the high school football team and exceled in the sport. His was a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan and could �bleed green� as well as his beloved son Lucas Patton who will continue the Eagles support in his dad�s memory. He had a huge heart, a smile with those dimples that could put your mind at ease and loved spending time at the water. Pat loved fishing, waterskiing, boating swimming and spending many times with family and friends at the river and throughout his life journey. He was an animal lover and enjoyed snow skiing and driving his Jeep at Mt. Tom. He was blessed to have such loving parents who now look to their family�s great faith, for comfort and support. He is survived by his sister, Tammy Hester and her husband Darryl of MD; his brother, Albert Humphrey and his wife Ceil of Easthampton; his nephews and nieces, Christopher Humphrey of Easthampton; Brittney Hester, Stephanie Hester, Darryl Hester II and Bradley Hester all of Maryland. Pat will be missed dearly by his family and his many friends who remember his great qualities of being loyal, protective and humorous. All are invited to attend his Life Celebration services at Messier Funeral Home, 1944 Northampton St., Holyoke, MA 01040 on Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 4-6PM and conclude with funeral ceremonies beginning at 6PM. Please visit www.messierfuneralhome.com for more details.