Retha M. Partin, 62 of Middlesboro, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday Oct. 23, 2012 at the Middlesboro ARH. She was born Jan. 2, 1950 at Middlesboro, a daughter of the late Eli and Maggie Patterson. She was a born again Christian. In addition to her Parents she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, James and Leonard Patterso; 2 sisters, Evelyn Lamb and Magdalene Patterson.
Survivors include: husband of 22 years, Eddie Partin of Middlesboro; 4 daughters, Rhonda Gerwn of Florida, Tammy Campbell of New Tazewell, Tenn., Bobby Joe Bullins of Pineville, and Billy Joe Bowling of Tennessee; 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Ancel Patterson of Middlesboro, Dester Patterson of Tennessee, and Eli Patterson of Middlesboro; 2 sisters, Opal Inman of Middlesboro and Bernice Gilbert of Middlesboro; a host of nieces and nephews.
A Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Capito Cemetery with Rev. Jack Welch presiding. Music by Opal Inman.
Creech Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Online condolences and guestbook are available at www.creechfh.com.






