Ernest Randy Patton

Ernest Randy Patton, age 74 of Prestonsburg, KY, husband of Dena Bartley Patton, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026 at the Highlands Appalachian Regional Hospital, Prestonsburg, KY. He was born January 4, 1952 in Paintsville, KY, a son of the late Charles and Beatrice Honeycutt Patton. He was a retired heavy equipment operator.

            Along with his wife, he is survived by the joys of his life: Leslie (Todd) Tucker, Prestonsburg, KY; Bryce and Chase Tucker, both of Prestonsburg, KY;  two brothers: Charles Lee (Julie) Patton, Paintsville, KY and Kenneth Patton, Prestonsburg, KY; one sister: Linda Hager, Prestonsburg, KY; beloved sister-in-law: Diann (Daniel) Moon, Prestonsburg, KY and a host of nieces and nephews.

            Ernest was preceded in death by his parents.

            Funeral service will be conducted Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 12 noon at the First Baptist Church Irene Cole Memorial, Prestonsburg, KY with Jason Rudas officiating. Burial will follow in the Gethsemane Gardens, Prestonsburg, KY and visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home and from 10:00 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the church.

            In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church Irene Cole Memorial, 157 S Front St. Prestonsburg, KY 41653.

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