Michael Patton

March 31, 1952 - May 19, 2020

Michael J Patton was born on March 31, 1952 to Joseph and Lovey Patton, in Detroit, Michigan. Soon after his birth, the family moved to Inkster, Michigan. They began a church in the basement of the family home. It was at the these church gatherings, they met the Powell family and their son Carlos. Carlos and Mike began their friendship when they both sung in the church choir. They had such a bond, they became life long friends. Mike found he had a love of God and music. He was an all around kind of guy who loved to travel and cook. Mike was known for his style of dress. His love of clothing and other nice things, led him to seek a career in retail sales. He also modeled clothes for various clothing brands. He also traveled the United States for a while, but stopped soon after his only son, Michael Shawn was born. When de decided to settle down, he moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, and began working at the University of Michigan, to enable him to give his son a better life. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lovey, brothers Earl and Kevin and sister Phedora. He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Michael; grandchildren, Ryoji, Shawn, Alex, Trayvongh and Little Mike; great-grand daughter, Kiaya; fiance Sherlyn; sister, Arlena and Lajune as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.