Rodney J Pattison

Rodney J. Pattison, age 61, of Summitville, passed away on January 6, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous one year battle with melanoma.
Rodney was born on October 18, 1950, to Russell and Wanda (Davison) Pattison in Marion, IN.Rodney graduated from Summitville High School in 1969, where he played basketball for the Goblins.One of the first things Rodney made sure his children learned were the words to the Goblin Fight Song.
He married Barbara Dunlap on June 17, 1972.
Rodney was a grain farmer all his life and operated the family dairy farm until 1996 with his father. He served in the Army National Guard of Indiana from 1969 to 1975.Rodney retired from the US Postal Service in 2011 after serving as a rural letter carrier since 2002.
He attended Harmony Christian Church, served as a board member of the Summitville Fire Territory Association and was a member of the Frankton Antique Tractor Association.
He was a past board member of Madison County CO-OP, where he served as President, and board member of AG One CO-OP.He enjoyed attending events involving his children and grandchildren, watching college basketball, going to the Indy 500, restoring and pulling antique tractors, and spending time with his family and friends.

Rodney is survived by:
Wife- Barbara Pattison of Summitville
Son- Ryan (Heather) Pattison of Summitville
Daughter- Jessica (Ty) Clevenger of Anderson
Daughter- Alyssa (Darrin) Key of Anderson
Grandchildren- Emma Pattison, Kase & Finlee Clevenger and Kaden Key
He was excitedly awaiting the birth of Grandson, Rowan Pattison, to proudly carry on the family name.
Sister- Nancy Keefer of Summitville
Sister-in-Law- Judy Pattison of Anderson

He was preceded in death by Father, Russell J. Pattison, Mother, Wanda B. Pattison, and brother Donald L. Pattison.

Visitation will be held Monday, January 9th,from 2 pm to 8 pm at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 10th at 11 am, with Pastor Brian Wise and Pastor Ron Meyer officiating.
Burial will take place in the Vinson Cemetery, Summitville.

Memorials are suggested to the Summitville Fire Department or Harmony Christian Church.