ESPYVILLE — Ora F. Patton, 84, of Espyville, died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at his home.

He was born Jan. 4, 1924, in Espyville, a son of Peter F. and Lula Williams Patton.

A lifetime Espyville resident, Mr. Patton was employed as a rural mail carrier for the Espyville/Linesville post offices, retiring in 1984 after 27 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II, and he was a member of Westford United Methodist Church.

Mr. Patton enjoyed bowling, golfing and radio-controlled airplanes. He was a member of the Conneaut Lake Flyers Club.

Mr. Patton is survived by his wife of 44 years, Doris I. Cleland Patton, whom he married March 1, 1964, of Espyville; his son, David E. Patton of Gasport, N.Y.; his daughter, Kathy A. Davis of Espyville; six grandchildren; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by four half brothers, Ralph I. Patton, and Earl, Herbert and Raymond Frederick; and a half sister, Esther Jordan.

Calling hours will be Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Baumgardner Funeral Home, 134 Prospect St., Andover, Ohio.

The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will follow in Espyville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Westford United Methodist Church, PO Box 77, Westford, Pa. 16134, c/o Building Fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

The guestbook is available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com.