Dr. Read Patten's obituary , Passed away on September 19, 2023 in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina

Dr. Read Patten

June 28, 1956 - September 19, 2023 (67 years old)

Lake Junaluska, North Carolina

Dr. Read Patten's obituary , Passed away on September 19, 2023 in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina

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Wells Funeral Home & Burial Insurance

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Dr. Read Patten

June 28, 1956 - September 19, 2023 (67 years old)

Lake Junaluska, North Carolina

Read Patten Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Read Patten of Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, born in Raleigh, North Carolina, who passed away on September 19, 2023 at the age of 67. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Rev. Brooks Patten and Virginia Nash Patten. He is survived by: his children, Lucie and Benjamin; the parent of his children Cristy Smathers Patten; and his brothers, Don (Ginny), Rob (Lisa) and Tom (Katie). He is also survived by six nieces & nephews and their spouses; and a great niece and nephew, as well as numerous extended family and loving friends.

The family kindly requests memorial donations be made to the Lake Junaluska Annual Fund, P.O. Box 67 Lake Junaluska, NC 28745.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wells Funeral Home & Burial Insurance



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Longs Chapel United Methodist Church
566 S Haywood St, Waynesville, NC 28786

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566 S Haywood St, Waynesville, NC 28786

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