A DEATH
HAS OCCURRED
April 23, 1948 – June 4, 2026
Daniel Patton, 78, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Hospice of Cincinnati Blue Ash. He was born on April 23, 1948, in Cincinnati.
Dan proudly served his country in the United States Navy and the National Guard. He retired from a career as a painter and was currently working as a barber and security guard at the Cincinnati Art Museum.
An avid golfer and devoted sports fan, Dan especially enjoyed cheering for the Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Reds. In his spare time, he loved relaxing and watching old cowboy shows on television.
Dan is survived by his loving wife, Christine Patton; his daughters, Anna (Kirk) Kuttler and Kim (Jerry) Wallace; his stepdaughters, Kimberly (Sam) Green and Keisha (Brian) Godbey; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ida (Staton) Patton, and grandfather, Thomas Patton, who lovingly raised him.
Family and friends are invited to gather from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1:30 p.m. Burial will take place in Arlington Memorial Gardens.
12:30 – 1:30 pm, Monday June 15, 2026
The Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
1:30 pm, Monday June 15, 2026
The Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
2:30 pm, Monday June 15, 2026
The Arlington Memorial Gardens
“To Dan’s family and friends, I have only known Dan for a few years. We shared many experiences in our respective navy times as boatswain mates. I called him Boats, a term of deepest respect and brotherly love. He was my barber and a dear friend. I am so sorry for your loss, the pain of which I share with you.”
06/15/2026
“Dan was a really good person and I will miss him. I worked with him at the museum. He would always have stories to tell and he was so proud oh his family and their accomplishments. I’m so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Julie Stratton”
06/14/2026
“With great sadness and my deepest sympathy for the family of the beloved Daniel, he was a great person to work with at the Cincinnati Art museum! He will be missed! My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this difficult time! Sincerely, Rachael”
06/12/2026
“Sorry I didn’t get to say goodbye! I didn’t know! Mom and Dad loved you and provided a great life for us! Rest in peace Dan Love your sister!”
06/09/2026
“May we all share a little in your sorrow Christine, and your Families, and the Family of Paul Lorenzo – his partner of many years… In sympathies, The Rush Man”
06/09/2026
“I am so sorry for your loss! prayers to you and your family.”
06/08/2026
“I am so sorry for your loss! prayers to you and your family”
06/08/2026
“Praying for your comfort during this hard season.”
06/08/2026
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