BUCKLIN – Howard Eric Patton, 58, died Monday, May 9, 2022 at his home in Bucklin.

He was born April 7, 1964 at Alliance, Ohio, the son of George and Jacquelyn (Clutter) Worley.  He had lived in Colorado and New Mexico before moving to Kansas in 1988.  He worked as a nurse's aide and part time baker.

Survivors include: 2 brothers, Richard Patton and companion, Kathy Wilhite, Aztec, New Mexico and Douglas Akin, Bucklin.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 am Saturday, May 14, 2020 at the Bucklin Cemetery with Kevin Ritchhart officiating. There will be no public viewing.  The casket will remain closed.

Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City, is in charge of arrangements.