Kenneth W. Patton, age 71, of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Kenneth was born on October 20, 1955, in Carmi, Illinois, the son of William “Red” and Lois (Lyons) Patton.
Kenneth worked in the bindery department at World Color Press until its closing and was retired.
Survivors include his daughter, Jami Carroll and husband Marcus of Edwardsville; brothers, Keith Patton and wife Donna, and Marvin Patton and wife Gina; sister, Debbie Henderson and husband Glenn of Salem; and four grandchildren, Cooper Chisler, Jaxton Carroll, Dominic Carroll, and Kaydence Carroll.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Aleta Nord.
A celebration of life visitation will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem. At the conclusion of the visitation, his daughter, Jamie, will share a few words in remembrance of her father.
Online condolences and memories can be left at www.CrouseFH.com.
