Richard Jeffery Patton age 67, of Cleveland passed away Sunday May 17, 2020. Mr. Patton was the son of the late Bill Patton and Yvonne Thompson Patton. He was a former resident of Dahlonega and was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy where he did search and rescue. Survivors include sons, William Patton, Sandy Springs, Matthew Kniffin, Dahlonega; daughter, Tiffany Patton, Dahlonega; sister, Trudy Johnston, Dahlonega; brother, Tracey (Bogy) Patton, NC; grandchildren, Daniel Kniffin, Dylan Kniffin, Spencer Patton, Phoenix Chadwick. Graveside services will be held at Georgia National Cemetery date and time will be announced later. Online condolences may be made to the family at barrettfh.com. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.