Curtis Leon Patterson
Lovington, New Mexico
Let it be known that Curtis Patterson age 75 of Lovington NM passed away peacefully on February 12 2026 surrounded by family after a brief illness. Born on August 20 1950 in Benton Arkansas. He enlisted in the United State Navy in 1970 and proudly served twenty years including a tour in Vietnam. As a FirstClass Petty Officer he was awarded many meritorious service awards. Following his military service Curtis returned home and established another career with Lockheed Martin NASA White Sands Missel Range. He was a dedicated employee and was awarded the Silver Snoopy Award a rare prestigious award at retirement. Curtis was known for his love of fishing camping and raising cattle and chickens and of course his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years Marilyn Jean Patterson his children Randy Patterson and Tanya Palmer and his grandchildren Randi Ocea Tye Rhylee and Alannah.…