Howard Lee Patton, 69, passed away at Allen Parish Hospital in Kinder, Louisiana.  Howard was born on October 18, 1951, to the late Edna and Dennis Patton Sr. of Church Point and Eunice, Louisiana.  After graduating high school, Howard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1972 and received an honorable discharge.  Howard worked for Supreme Rice Mill in Crowley, Louisiana.  He was well known in the Crowley community.

Howard leaves to cherish his memories, one daughter, Tracey Morris of Rayne, LA; one twin brother, Hardy (Angelle) Patton, Sr. of Rayne, LA; two sisters, Dorothy Rochester and Cynthia Patton of Rayne, LA; five grandchildren, Adrain Vankeith Morris, Derain Ronkeith Morris, Brittney Renee Morris, Malcolm Jamel Morris, and Princess Marie Monique Morris, all of Rayne, LA; fourteen great-grandchildren; one Godchild, Mary Jane Frank of Carencro, LA; a host of nieces and nephews.

Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Malbrough Patton; his parents, Edna and Dennis Patton, Sr; one brother, Dennis James Patton; one nephew, Hardy Patton Jr.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at West Cemetery in Crowley, LA.  Reverend Calab Simien will officiate.  A viewing will be held at the graveside from 9:30 until services began.  Final arrangements are entrusted to Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings, LA