Laverne Patton, 101, of Butler passed away at Sunnyview, on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born in Butler on November 28, 1922 to the late Austin and Doris (Pfeister) Patton. Laverne honorably served 10 years in the US Navy and was awarded the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by the Department of Veterans Affairs, in appreciation of 4,467 hours and 8 years of volunteer service to veterans, which was given at the VA Medical Center. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers Ed, Clifford, John and James; and sisters Mildred, Viola, Sarah and Margie. Arrangements were made through the SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM.