Ryan Drury Patton's Obituary
Ryan Drury Patton of Estero, Florida, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 2, 2016 in his home. He was 28 years old. Ryan was born November 13, 1987 in Fort Myers, Florida; the beloved son of Michael and Carol Patton. He was a 2006 graduate of Estero High School. He worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the Lee Memorial Health System at Health Park Hospital. Ryan was diligently pursuing his Physical Therapy Assistant degree through Broward College. Ryan was also an active member of River of Life Assembly of God in Estero, Florida. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his parents, Michael and Carol Patton; Brother Elijah Patton; and Sister Christine Patton. Ryan was surrounded by a loving family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ryan will continue to be loved and celebrated by his devoted friends and family as his spirit lives on.Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at River of Life Assembly of God, 21580 River Ranch Road, Estero, Florida 33928. An opportunity for you to share your memories of Ryan will be made available during the service should you desire to do so. Immediately following the services, Ryan will be laid to rest in the Christus Gardens section of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33907. After Ryan is laid to rest, a dinner reception will be provided at River of Life Assembly of God, 21580 River Ranch Road, Estero, FL 33928.Online condolences and memories may be shared on Ryan’s tribute page located at www.fortmyersmemorial.com. Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is serving the family.Donations to honor Ryan will be received by River of Life Assembly of God Church 21580 River Ranch Road, Estero, Florida 33928 and made payable to the Ryan Patton Memorial Fund. All donations will be utilized to assist those struggling with addiction and co-occurring issues. For those who wish to donate electronically, visit www.gofundme.com/ryanpatton and select “Donate Now”. We thank you for your support in the healing of others.“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”Matthew 5:6 New International Version (NIV)
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