OBIT: Robert P. PATTON, 1939, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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ROBERT P. PATTON

Of 2812 Sixth avenue, retired head linesman of the Altoona & Logan Valley 
Electric Railway company, died suddenly at his home at 8 o'clock last evening 
of a heart attack suffered as he returned from a walk.  He was born on June 26, 
1863, in Juniata county, a son of Thomas and Rebecca Patton.  His wife, Mrs. 
Martha (McCahan) Patton, died ten years ago.  Mr. Patton retired five years 
ago.  Surviving are two sons, Arthur, with whom he resided, and Roy of Red 
Lion; three grandchildren, two brothers and one sister, Harvey Patton of Coin, 
Ia., Joseph of the city, and Mrs. Rebecca Newlon of Colony, Kans.  Mr. Patton 
was of the Presbyterian faith and a member of the Odd Fellows.  Friends will be 
received at the Gilden funeral home after 6 o'clock this evening.

Altoona Mirror, May 17, 1939

PATTON - Funeral services for Robert P. Patton of 2812 Sixth avenue will be 
held at the Gilden funeral home at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon by Rev. G. 
Mason Cochrain of the Broad Avenue Presbyterian church.  Interment in Rose Hill 
cemetery.  Friends are being received at the Gilden funeral home.

Altoona Mirror, May 17, 1939