Dale Kenneth Patton Jr. was born on Sept. 15, 1947, in Snowflake, to Dale Kenneth Patton Sr. and Guinevere Patton (Rhoton), and he and passed on Sept. 9, 2024.
He served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Brazilian Mission beginning in 1966. Dale married his eternal sweetheart, Carol Ann Patton (Passey), in the Mesa, Arizona Temple on Sept. 6, 1969. Dale graduated from BYU in 1971 and served in the United States Air Force. Dale served for four years before entering law school at the University of Arizona-graduating in 1978.
Dale and Carol Ann later moved their family to Winslow, where he practiced in various areas, but mostly in family law, for more than 35 years. Dale was the county attorney, city attorney for the City of Winslow, and the attorney for the Winslow Unified School District during his time in Winslow.
Dale served in various callings in his church including as bishop and stake president, but his favorite was always related to the youth. He served for several decades in the Young Men’s program for his church and as a leader with the Boy Scouts of America, being awarded the Silver Beaver, among other scouting recognitions. During his service, he helped hundreds of young men attain the rank of Eagle Scout.
Above all his many accomplishments, he was most proud of his family. Dale and Carol Ann have five children, Ken Patton (Cyndie), Regina Hedgecock (Ray), Mark Patton (Ginni), Chris Patton (Emily), and Nick Patton (Kaylynn), along with 16 grandkids, and 1 great-grandchild (so far).
