Patton, Usher

First Baptist Church, Argo, in Cordova
Walker Baptist Association

Favorite Bible Verses: Book of Matthew
Favorite Hymns: “He Hideth My Soul” and “Peace in the Valley”
Hobbies: Pingpong and fishing
Family Status: Widowed after 37 years of marriage to Christene; one son, Johnathon (deceased); three daughters, Janice (deceased), Jerry and Penny June; nine grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren

After serving as a cook in the Army, Usher Patton put his cooking skills to work at his church — First Baptist, Argo, in Cordova — helping with church dinners. Patton also has volunteered in other areas, including singing in the choir and keeping records for Discipleship Training. He is an active member of his Sunday School class.

Q: How did you come to know the Lord?
A: I grew up in church and joined the church at 9 years old. I have always believed in the Lord, and I have always believed in prayer.

Q: How have you been involved in church through the years?
A: I go to church and I keep the record on Discipleship Training. I have belonged to First Baptist Church, Argo, all my life. I used to work in the kitchen cooking the meals. I started cooking in the Army in 1942 or 1943.

Q: How do you see yourself involved in church in the future?
A: As long as I can, I am going to be going to church. I will just have to do what I can. We have a meeting every Wednesday night, and they ask me to pray and I do that. Whatever I can do, I do it.

Q: What difference has being a Christian made in your life?
A: If I hadn’t of had the Lord to talk to, I don’t know what I would have done. I just can’t see being without Him.

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