Gary Robert Patten

Gary Robert Patten, 74, of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Gary was born April 8, 1951 in Marietta, Ohio to Dean and Marion {Parsons} Patten.

He graduated from Marietta High School in 1970.

Gary married Lylah Wallace on February 21, 2004.

He was a body man at Bob Bingler Ford and later worked at Marietta High School as a custodian. He served on the Marietta Fair Board for several years and was on the Horse Committee. He enjoyed tractor pulls, Pioneer City Riding Club, NASCAR and was a past member of Moose Lodge.

Gary will be deeply missed by his wife Lylah; stepdaughter Annie (Rich) Bigham of Crooksville, OH; step-grandchildren Willow Grahame of Nelsonville, OH and Dance Grahame of Marietta; one great step-grandson; brothers Ralph Patten of Marietta and David (Sondra) Patten of Georgetown, KY; nieces Kelly Patten, Angela Becker; nephew Scott Patten; great nephews Sebastian Drawdy and Blake Becker; great niece Mahlen Becker and his cherished pets Mr. Monk, Bodie and Columbo.

In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his brother Gregory Dean Patten.

There will be no public services per Gary’s request. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley, 90 Mt. Tom Road, Marietta, OH 45750.