Mr. Eddie "Hammer" Lee Patton Sr.

January 26, 1952 - November 7, 2019

Mr. Eddie “Hammer” Lee Patton, Sr., 67, of Peoria, IL passed away at 2:02 PM on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago, IL surrounded by his family. Eddie was born on January 26, 1952 in Peoria, IL to Theodore and Doris (Patton) Watson. He married Carolyn Haslett in Peoria, IL on May 7, 1988. Eddie was a 1970 Manual High School graduate. He was a very sociable person loved fishing, blues music, playing card games and Dominos with his friends. Eddie loved football and was involved with his grandsons’ football games. He was loved by his grandchildren. Eddie accepted Christ and was a believer in God. He battled cancer for 7 years longer than expected. Eddie would not push a worry off on anyone down to the end and wanted people to know he was fine. Eddie leaves to cherish his loving memory and celebrate his life, his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Carolyn Patton of Peoria; two sons, Eddie Patton, Jr. of Peoria, IL and Darrell Haslett of Farmington, IL; four daughters, Michelle Haslett of Peoria, IL, Kendra (Tim) Estes of Austin, TX, Rachael Patton and Whitney Patton both of Peoria, IL; one brother; Thomas (Jermeaka Brown) Watson of Peoria; two sisters, Samara (Curtis) Grantham of Denver, CO and Mary (Eddie) Walker of Peoria, IL, 24 grandchildren; one great grandchild; a special friend/brother, Harvey Thornton; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; 1 infant child and 2 brothers, Theopolis Watson and Theodore Watson and life-long friend/brother, Ralph Peary. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Monday, November 18, 2019 at Gospel Experience Church with a visitation at 11 AM. The Host Pastor is Richard Hammonds. Rev. Marvin Hightower, Pastor of Liberty Church will officiate. Eddie will be laid to rest at Parkview Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.