Ernest R. Patty, Jr. aka Pop, 90 years old, passed away on September 17, 2024, surrounded by his family.  A visitation will be held at Bartley Memorial Chapel on Friday, September 20th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.  A Church Service will be held at Second and Beech Church of Christ on Saturday September 21, 2024, 10:00 AM with burial to follow at Plainview Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction and care of Bartley Funeral Home, Plainview, TX.

Ernest R. Patty, Jr. was born on August 18, 1934, to Ernest R. Patty, Sr. and  Martha Evangeline Lowe at their home on a farm east of Plainview, Texas.  He married the love of his life, Dorothy Ann Patty on January 2, 1953, in Juarez, Mexico, they were married until her passing in 2000.  Pop was a member of Second & Beech Church of Christ. He was also a sponsor and supporter of the Bar-None Rodeo Drill Team of which his daughters and granddaughters are members and riders.

Pop Patty served his country with the National Guard.  He was known for his admiration  and love for his family and dogs, Milo and Otis. Pop loved to take the grandkids and dogs to  a back road in the country, drop them off and let them run to the end of the road where he would pick them back up.  He was known for his pickup with stock racks for his dogs and grandkids.  His shop was not far from the Humane Society, so he acquired many dogs over the years and loved them dearly. At one time he had 8 dogs, all rescues.  Pop even cooked chicken for the dogs in addition to buying dog food. Pop was a jack of all trades, an auto mechanic, small engine mechanic, even at 90 years old he still worked on engines.  One man told him "He was the Finest Ford Mechanic in Town."  He also had a strong sweet tooth Blue Bell ice cream and popcorn were some of his favorite meals. Pop will be remembered as having the best sense of humor, quick whit, his amazing storytelling ability, loyalty, work ethic, and love for the community. Pop enjoyed caring for his lawn, as well as his family and friends, he was "mowing for the elderly" up until recently.  He was always ready for a quick comeback to anything said, and he even had nicknames for family, animals and vehicles. One grandson had a pickup bigger than a hippopotamus so he called it the, Mopotimus. Truly one of a kind.

PopIsims:    "Sleep slow, play fast"  "Nothing is Instant"

Ernest "Pop" was preceded by his parents, Ernest R. Patty, Sr. and  Martha Evangeline Lowe, his loving wife Dorothy Ann Patty, a daughter Rhonda Denzer, one brother Wayne Ty Patty, and one sister Patricia Dale Moody.

Those left to cherish Pop's memory are two daughters, Lisa and husband, Colby Wright of Plainview, TX, Martha "Annette" and husband Ernie Mayer of San Angelo, TX.  Eight grandchildren, Brea Burke of San Angelo, TX, Ericka Miller of Wolfforth, TX, Jamin and wife Dana Burke of San Angelo, TX, Desmond Denzer and girlfriend Katy of Slaton, TX, Will and wife Caitlyn Wright of Camanche, TX, Colti and husband Cort Smith of Caballo, NM, Megan and husband Bill Belew of Winters, TX and David and wife Sarah Mayer of Midland, TX.  Eleven great-grandkids, Colter, Calvary, Ethan, Sawyer, Liam, Lawson, Charles, Corley, Minnie Chloe and Danni Jean.

In lieu of flowers the family would suggest donations in memory of Ernest Patty, Jr. "Pop" to Second and Beech Church of Christ or to Plainview F.I.S.H. (Faith In Sharing House).

In remembrance of Pops love for classic vehicles (cars, pickup, lawn mowers, motorcycles, tractors, etc.) the family would love to see them at his funeral.  If you are comfortable taking it to the funeral service.