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Born: 13 October 1901 -
Greenwood, Louisiana
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Dr. Henry Douglas Patton, the first child
of the late Joseph and Helen Patton, was born October 13, 1901 in
Greenwood, Louisiana. Dr. Patton's early education was received in the Texas College Laboratory School. After completing the basic and prescribed courses she entered Texas College of Tyler, Texas and received his B.S. Degree in 1924. He entered Meharry Medical College of Nashville, Tennessee and received his M.D. degree in 1929. On completing his internship and residency at Prairie View College Hospital, he began the practice of medicine in Wharton, Texas and then moved to Palestine, Texas in 1936. His professional services were extensive. He was appointed Director of Medical Services at Prairie View College Hospital in 1945. He was a staff member of Missouri Pacific and Memorial Hospital, Palestine, Texas. He was a life long member of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and served as a member of the Board of Trustees at Texas College in Tyler. He was a member of the East Texas Medical Association and the National Medical Association. He was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He was a charter member of the voters league. His diligence, devotion and loyalty to his profession was highly regarded. He gave of himself tirelessly and unselfishly. His deep concern for his patients was most significant. His abiding love for his family was admirable for he was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Bertha A. Patton of Palestine; one daughter, Dr. Helena D. Brown of Nashville, Tennessee; one son, Henry L. Patton of New York City; two grandsons, Robert and David Brown of Nashville; one sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. S.L. Hall of Nashville; one uncle and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Patton of Los Angeles; one sister-in-law and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Johnson of Fort Worth; and several cousins and many friends. |
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