Obituary of Rebecca Hobbs PATTON, Hardin County, Illinois Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives Copyright 1999 Wanda Reed Name of Deceased: Rebecca Hobbs PATTON Name of Newspaper: Hardin County Independent Date of Newspaper: 7 November 1929 Rebecca Patton nee Hobbs was born in Hardin County, Illinois September 21, 1860 and died at her home near Rock Creek October 31, 1920; age 69 years, 1 month and 10 days. Was married to Cecil Patton July 10, 1886, to this union was born six children. Oral and Earl preceded her to the spirit world. Four are left to mourn their loss, Savannah Decker, Alonzo Patton, Hillas Patton and Alta Franily. Her husband departed this life about two years ago. Sister Patton professed a hope in Christ in early life and united with the General Baptist Church at Rock Creek and lived a devoted Christian life until god called her home. She will be greatly missed as a mother, neighbor and friend. Funeral services was conducted at the home by W.E. Dutton then she was tenderly laid to rest in the Oxford cemetery to await the resurrection of the faithful. Written by W. E. Dutton ------------------------------------------------------------------ USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organiza- tions or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contri- butor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ----------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Wanda Reed