William L. “Bill” Patmon Sr., son of C.M. and Grace (Stayer) Patmon was
born on February 24, 1928, at the family home in Hoxie, Kansas. He
attended school in Hoxie except for a period spent living in California.
Bill married his sweetheart, Maxine Karnes, on July 25, 1945, at the
courthouse in Colby, Kansas. Together, they lived southwest of Hoxie
where he and his honey created their little slice of heaven. During the
first seven years, they added four children, Barbara Ringer (Richard)
Lenny Patmon (Michelle), Sue Mountford (Wayne), and Cindy Brainard (Tim)
which multiplied the joys and quadrupled the work.
Along with farming and raising cattle, the family found some time
after wheat harvest each year to travel to LA Center, Washington to
visit his mother and other family members. As the kids grew up and
joined 4-H, Bill served as a Project Leader. He also drove a school bus
for 18 years while the Patmon kids were in school and remained a friend
to many because of those years. Bill participated in the Neighborhood
Entertainment Company for several years to support the community and
share his love of singing.
Faith was central to Bill’s life, and he belonged to the Christian
Church where he served as Chairman of the Board, Elder and enjoyed
singing in the choir. In later years, he joined the Methodist Church
where he served willingly.
Bill and his son, Lenny, formed Patmon Ranch in 1972 and farmed
together until Bill’s retirement in 2010. During these years Bill
became a member of the Farm Bureau Board of Directors, a position he
held for eight years. During his tenure on the Board, he and Maxine
traveled a great deal and made new and lasting friendships. A part of
their earlier years included square dancing, card clubs and being part
of a bowling league. Bill took pilot’s lessons and later bought a Piper
Tri Pacer. He thoroughly loved flying.
Loved ones left to morn his passing are his beloved wife, Maxine;
son Lenny Patmon (Michelle); daughters, Barbara Ringer (Richard), Sue
Mountford (Wayne), and Cindy Brainard (Tim); brother, David Patmon;
sister, Vivian Edwards (Ray); 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Patmon; and sisters, Grace Oren and Patty Christansen.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021, at the Hoxie
United Methodist Church at 10:30 A.M. Interment will immediately
follow the service in the Hoxie City Cemetery. Visitation will be held
Sunday, May 16, 2021 at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home from Noon until
6:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 4:30 P.M. until 5:30 P.M.
The family suggests memorials to the Hoxie United Methodist Church or
the Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care. Memorials may be
sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas
67740. Words of caring and comfort may be left at
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com
ALL IN ALL, A LIFE WELL LIVED, AND A LIFE WELL SPENT!
FLY, FLY AWAY!