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Thomas Rousseau Patin

Hemphill, Texas – Thomas R. Patin, age 77, of Hemphill, Texas entered eternal rest Thursday, February 27, 2020, at his residence.
He was born in Breaux Bridge, La. January 25, 1943, to Harold Joseph and Nursey Hebert Patin. He spent his formative years in Baton Rouge, La. and graduated from Redemptorist High School. He is a veteran of the US Air Force.
Thomas is survived by his son, Harold Patin and wife Maureen of Dallas; daughter, Dr. Renee Moorefield and her husband Dr. David Moorefield of Manitou Springs, Colorado; sister, Joan Martin of Zachary, Louisiana; grandchildren, Mitchell Patin of San Franscico and Taylor Patin and Zach Miller of Dallas; and great-grandchild, Vivian Miller of Dallas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James “Bub” Patin; and brother-in-law, Paul Martin.
He spent 40 years of his working life in the marine industry either in the retail or manufacturing section of it. He was the owner of Lake Country Marine, Muskogee, Okla., sales manager of Quachita Boat Company, Arkadelphia, Ark., manager of Cooper Marine in Denham Springs, La.
He represented numerous boat manufacturers over the years from design to sales, was instrumental in the design of Monark Boat’s hi-performance fiberglass bass boat. Was many times named the top fishing boat salesman for the south.
He owned operated, designed and manufactured Bristol Fiberglass fishing boats until he retired to his camp on Toledo Bend.
He was a serious wood worker and could spend hours in his shop with his dog, Gumbo, listening to the radio and sanding.
His services are as follows: Visitation of friends and relatives from 10 a.m. until service time with service time of 11 a.m. at Pellerin Funeral Home 211 Berard St., Breaux Bridge, La. 70517 with interment to follow at Saint Bernard Cemetery #1.
Register book may be signed and condolences may be left at www.starrfuneralhome.com.

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