Obit of Rev. William Frank Paton

Former Calvary Baptist Church Minister

Rev. William Frank "Bill" Paton, age 72 of Missionary Acres near Silva, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 at Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born October 5, 1944 at Oakland, Michigan, the son of Andrew Paton and Dorothy (Hall) Paton. Rev. Paton served as a missionary pastor for many years and served in churches all over the country. His last pastorate was at Calvary Baptist Church in Chatsworth, IL. He was married to Janet Hyer-Elliott May 28, 1994 at Elyria, Ohio. He and his wife Janet had lived at Missionary Acres for the past 7 years. He was a member of Evangel Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Janet Paton, of the home, 4 children, Karis Elliott, of Hobart, IN, Kevin Elliott and his wife Wenda, of Temple, TX, Kaylene Bush and her husband Thomas, of New Albany, IN, Kraig Elliott and his wife Anne, of Perry, MI; one sister, Mary Andersen and her husband David, of Rochester Hills, Michigan. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, Benjamin, Marieve, Ethan and his wife Kelsey, Rosalie, Allyssa, Arik, Kaitlyn, Andrew, Kiersten, Kandice, Kacey and Alistair. Memorial services were held Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Evangel Baptist Church near Silva with Pastor Mark Hunsberger officiating. Rev. Steve Little and Bro. Ken Moon assisted in the service and special music was provided by the Elliott family, along with congregational singing. Services were under the direction of Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel. Memorials have been requested to the Evangel Baptist Church.