of Little Rock, AR
February 6, 1939 - December 10, 2021
Lando Thomas Patton, 82, of Little Rock, went to heaven on December 10, 2021, after a lengthy illness. He was born on February 6, 1939, in Wooster, Arkansas, to James Levi and Juanita Thomas Patton.
Lando Is preceded in death by his parents, his son, Mark Thomas Patton, and daughter, Allyson Enlow; his brother, Jimmy A. Patton and his sister, Gena Patton Henry. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rosalie Trent Patton, his grandson, Cody Patton Enlow (Kristen), his sister, Bettye Sharon Patton Fussell, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lando was a member of West Rock Baptist Church in Little Rock. He was a mason, a member of Scimitar Shrine Temple, Shriners Mounted Patrol and Pulaski County Mounted Patrol. He was also a Justice of the Peace in Saline County.
He graduated from Greenbriar High School in 1957, attended Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway, AR, which is now the University of Central Arkansas and UALR.
Lando was in the construction demolition and excavating business and operated under the name of Patton Wrecking, beginning in 1959, working with his father and brother. He retired in 2008. He has so many loyal customers in his field. So much so that they would call him to do a job without taking other bids because they knew he would do a good job at a fair price. Lando was proud of his extensive excavation job for I-630.
Lando had so many friends. His sister used to joke with him and told him he would have to hire his friends to come to her funeral. His friends also commented, regardless of where they went, someone would appear who knew the name, Lando Patton. One time it even happened on a camping trip in the mountains of Wyoming. A fellow neighboring camper yelled out, ''Why, there's Lando Patton''.
Lando lost his left forearm in a crane accident in 1960. This didn't stop him from doing anything he set his mind to. He could play the guitar with the best of them (sing too). Water skiing with one arm was easy for Lando.
Another funny story… Growing up, Lando wanted a motorcycle desperately but his mom and dad said NO. Well, Lando took the motor out of his mother's washing machine and hooked it up to a bike. He rode that ''homemade motorcycle'' all over the streets of Greenbrier.
Lando had the gift of gab and a huge heart. He made each person he was talking to feel like they were the most important person in the world and he had unlimited time for them. That's probably why his office was full of visitors.
His greatest pleasure was spending time with his grandson, Cody. Everywhere Lando went, it was Cody and Pop. Cody adored him. Pop taught Cody so many things: how to hunt and shoot a gun, riding horses was one of their favorite hobbies. Lando always loved his horses. Cody learned to drive a jeep when he was five years old. Lando taped up two phone books, screwed wooden blocks to the gas and brake pedals, and Cody was in the driver's seat. He truly was the sunshine of Lando's life.
As Lando's health declined, Rosalie brought him home, where he wanted to be. Rosalie, along with many wonderful caregivers, took care of Lando for two years. A special thanks to Cathy, Tiffany, and Beth.
Lando passed away quietly with Rosalie, Cody and Kristen at his bedside. What a blessing!
Memorials can be made to West Rock Baptist Church, 14601 Cantrell Road, Little Rock AR 72223 or Shriner's Children's Hospital 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL, 33607.
Funeral services will be 1:30 P.M., Thursday, December 16, 2021, Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Entombment to follow service at Forrest Hills Cemetery, Alexander, Ar.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal
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17 Condolence(s)
Nell Ponder
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Rosalie, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Nell
Evans Benton
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
I remember many years ago talking to Lando, and he said, “I never heard of anybody with the name of Lando before.“ I thought that was pretty humorous. He was very much a gentleman. I am sorry to hear of his passing.
Dennis Tackett
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Miss Rosalie I’m sorry for your loss. He was a great man to know and I always enjoyed spending time with him.
Carroll McCool
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Always enjoyed the times spent with Lando. He was one of a kind! I know he will be missed.
Wadette Howell Matthews
Monday, December 13, 2021
Rosalie, I will be remembering you and your family members in prayer as you are going through this time of grieving and change in your life.
Grace and Peace,
Wadette Matthews
Susan Edrington
Monday, December 13, 2021
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Lando. I have fond memories of him telling us funny stories during the family holiday parties. He will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Jerry and Fran Nichols
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Jerry and I grieve with you Rosalie, as well as your family. Prayers for each of you.
Jt & Ginger Meister
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Rosalie & Cody, Praying for you this week.So glad we got to know Lando and how much he loves both of you.
Karen Skinner
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Lando was a long time friend of mind and my family's our sympathy and prayers to his family. Karen Johnson Skinner and Ramona Johnson Nickels
Terry and Juanita Reyna
Sunday, December 12, 2021
To all the Patten family our heart felt prayers at this very sad time Lando was an amazing great man it was a instant friendship when we met him 35 yrs ago. We know family and friends will miss him greatly but heaven is a sweeter place with him there RIP our friend Lando
jack jumper
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Rosalie, praying for peace and comfort for you and your family. Jack & Karen Jumper
Richards Honda Yamaha
Sunday, December 12, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The staff of Richards Honda Yamaha
Kailee Henry Gonzalez-Welsh
Sunday, December 12, 2021
I love these beautiful stories of a man I was lucky enough to have as an Uncle for 28 years. Will miss him forever. Love you all dearly.
Mark Riable
Sunday, December 12, 2021
The good times and memories are to many to count. Lando I love you buddy. RIP my friend.
Kaitlyn Case
Saturday, December 11, 2021
Love you Uncle Lando!
William Clay Sr.
Saturday, December 11, 2021
Frances and I will be praying for you and your family. Junior and Frances Clay
Mary A Caldwell
Saturday, December 11, 2021
Sorry for the loss so many wonderful memories of working for Lando all my love to Rosalie