John Patchett, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on Monday, August 9th, 2021 at his home in Splendora, Tx.
John was born on February 20th, 1969 in Coffeyville, Ks to Virgil Patchett and Rita Gillman. As a child, he attended the Coffeyville, Ks schools where he graduated from Finley High School.
John was united in marriage to Teresa Freeman in 1990, of that union four daughters and one son were born. The couple resided in Neodesha, Ks and divorced in 2012. John also had a son with Melissa Myers. For the past 4 years, he was engaged to Ana Ramirez. From 1989 to 1991 he was in the Army and served in Desert Storm. He was honorably discharged in 1991. He worked for A.X.&P oil, A-Lert, and other construction companies, as he traveled as a contractor. In 2020, he started his own construction business with his fiancé, Ana Ramirez, in Splendora, Tx.
John was a man who loved life. He didn’t know a stranger and always saw the good in people. The type to always lend a hand and help out, but also would speak his mind and tell it like it is. He enjoyed going to the beach to look for shells or just enjoy a nice walk. He loved to make jokes and put a smile on people's faces. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his family and making memories.
Survivors include his fiance, Ana Ramirez of the home; Step-father, Tom Gillman; Daughters, Kayla Patchett of Edmund, Oklahoma, Tabbitha Worth and husband Ross Worth of Cameron, Missouri, Rebecca Raymond and husband Tyler Raymond of Neodesha, Ks and Ashley Patchett of Cameron, Missouri; son, Austin Myers of Independence, Ks; grandchildren, Emma Grice, Ellie Grice, Jolene Ritzmann, Charlotte Raymond, Madelyn Raymond, Matthew Wilson, and Alex Budds.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Rita Gillman; father, Virgil Patchett; Sisters Mary and Alicia Gillman; brother, Michael Patchett; son, Mark Patchett, and his grandparents.
Following John's wishes cremation has taken place.
The family will be holding a Memorial Service on Sunday, August 15th, 2021 at 4:00 pm at the First Assembly of God Church in Coffeyville, Kansas. Pastor Randy DePriest will officiate.
The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to David W. Barnes Funeral Home to help defray the cost of funeral expense for the family; these can be left with the funeral home or mailed to David W. Barnes Funeral Home 306 N. Cline, Coffeyville, Kansas 67337.
David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville is assisting the family with arrangements.
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