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Reverend lYilliam B. Rankin, Pastor, Offrciating

MyLife StoryCeola Patillo recently of Alexandria, Virginia departed this life in the early hours of April2,2011 withinweeks of his 94tn birthday.

He was born April 24, 1923 in LaGrange, Troup County, Georgia to the late Coleman and Mattie Moss

Patillo. He was a former resident of Aliquippa and Sewickley, Pennsylvania.

There was nothing that Ceola cherished more than family. He and the twinkle in his eye, Janice, recentlycelebrated their Golden Anniversary (50 years). In the "dawn" of their new day as a couple they were

blessed with two beautiful daughters. He radiated whenever he spoke of Dawn and Tracey. His love and

pride was clearly communicated in the look in his eyes and smile on his face. He was also very close to his

siblings' children; he talked to his nieces and nephews regulady. He had a sense of humor - he never

missed an opportunity to create a light-hearted moment or be on the receiving end of a joke. Quite frankly,he never met a stranger.

He and Janice joined St. Matthews A.M.E. Zion Church, Sewickley, Pennsylvania in 1971, where he

served as a trustee, treasurer and handyman. He was a former active member in Ebenezer AME Church,Aliquippa, Pennsylvania.

Past Master Ceola Patillo was a recent member of Melita Lodge 117, 7fr Masonic District, Prince Hallaffiliated and a 50 year member of ZionHope Lodge 72, l}s, Masonic District of Aliquippa, PA, Prince

Hall affiliated. His community activities included member and past-president of the Kiwanis Club ofSewickley and member of Daniel B. Matthew's Historical Society.

Ceola served in the United States Army during World War II. He served in Okinawa, one of the bloodiestbattles in the Pacific. He received the Victory Medal from World War II and was also awarded the GoodConduct medal as a result of his military service. He was granted the American Theater Ribbon (nowknown as American Campaign Ribbon) for service within the American Theater of Operations and the

Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon (now known as the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Ribbon) for his service in the

Pacific Theater - there were 21 Army Corps approved for this medal.

Prior to and after military service, Ceola was employed at LTV Steel (formerly J & L Steel of Aliquippa,PA) where he was the first black supervisor in the fourteen-inch mill. He retired in 1983 after 41 years.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of fifty years Janice, two daughters Dawn Exum (Bryan) and

Tracey; sister-inlaws Carol Haten and Evelyn Leslie; nieces Recie Moss (Homer), Melvina Patillo Cobb,

Yulanda Freeman, Andrea Sligh, Jane Powell (Joseph), Tanya Howard (Richard), Tiffany Haten, Janet

Hollis, Judy Leslie, Darselle Patillo; nephews Fred Patillo Jr., Charles Patillo (Arlene Kay), Carl Patillo,Raymond Leslie (Patricia), David Leslie Jr. (Mona), Calvin Leslie, John Will Leslie (Mary);granddaughters KIeo and Bryanni and great-granddaughter Khylee and a host of nieces and nephews.

He is pre-deceased by his identical twin brother Teola Patillo (Bertha) and his son Teola Patillo, Jr. and

older brothers: Willie Gilbert (Sally Pearl), Henry Gilbert (Mae Henry), Fred Patillo (Emma); half-siblingsMary Hines, Jesse Leslie and David Leslie (Ethel); nieces Juanita Dent (William), Ruby Rocquemore(Pecolia) and Mattie Moss (Roy).

He cherished his enormous community and spiritual family as well.

Processional

Prayer

Scripture

Reverend William B. Rankin

Reverend Rita HickeyOld Testament: Psalm lNew Testament: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Blessed Assurance

Tawana Seals

Inura Manvell

Family and Friends

Musical Tribute

Acknowledgments

Obituary

Reflections (2 Minutes)

Musical Tribute Amazing Grace

Tributes to Dad Dawn patiilo ExumTracey Patillo

Musical Tribute Thomas " Scooby" Robertson

Reverend Robert S. Hickey Sr.Eulogy

Recessional

Interment

Repast

National Cemetery of the Alleghenies

St. Matthews A.M.E. Zion Church

The Family invites you to join themfor a repast at St. Matthews A.M.E. Zion Churchimmediately following the interment at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

Letter From Dad

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MissMr, BatLetMe Go

S7hen f come to the end of the roadAnd the sun has set for me,

I want no rites ln a gloom-filled room,Why cry for a soul set free!

Miss me a little - but not for longAnd not with your head bowed low.

Remember the love that-we onceshared,

Miss me, but let me go.For this journ ey that we all must take

And each must go alone;It's all, a pafi of the Master's plan

A step on the toad to home.$7hen you are lonely and sick atheafi

Go to the friends we know,And brrry your sorrows in doirg good

deeds.Miss me, but let me go.

PallbearersBtanden CobbEnsign Johnathon HollisScott Maxwell

Terrell PatilloTimothy PatilloTyrone Patillo

Remember our tears are God's glft to us, our holy water;they heal us as they flow.

The family truly praises GOD for each of you who loved andsupported our husband and Dad. $7e gratefully acknowledge all theacts of kindness shown and expressions of comfort extended duringour hour of bereavement. Mry God's blessings be with each of you.

\7e would like to thank the newest member of the Patillo family,Bryan Exum, for his hard work in the development of this program.

Service of Comfort Provided By:Calvin L Sheffield Funeral Home

1125 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233(412) 322-2s30

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