Charles Gregory “Greg” Patton

Charles Gregory “Greg” Patton, 64, of Asheboro, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at Randolph Hospice House after a long difficult battle with an aggressive form of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. 

Greg was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, in 1962. That same year, his family relocated to Asheboro, North Carolina. His family was known for their closeness and their humor, with four sons known for their intelligence and occasional (and mostly benign) mischief.

After graduating Asheboro High School in 1980, he attended the University of North Carolina - Charlotte, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. By 1987, he was officially back in Randolph County and working in the Planning and Zoning office, which he did with distinction for a full 11 years. 

After his time with the county, Greg was selected to serve as the City Planner for the City of Randleman, an up-and-coming community in the center of the state. His career with the City of Randleman lasted 24 years. He had a passion for service and devoted countless hours to serving on various boards and committees. 

Greg will be remembered not just for his over 35 years of service to the local community and his dedication to friends and family. He will be remembered as someone who could find humor in any situation no matter how serious, he could always find a way to make those around him laugh and smile, with a laugh so distinctive, you could pick it out of any crowd. 

Greg spent most of his life with the nickname “Spock”, a nickname that started because of his resemblance to the beloved Star Trek character, but as he grew, it added additional meaning with his never-ending encyclopedia of “useless” knowledge and trivia.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Donna Allmon Patton of Asheboro; daughter, Lauren Patton Croswell and husband Parker of Raleigh, NC; son Spencer Charles Patton of Asheboro, NC; two brothers, Jeff Patton and wife Amy of Boone, NC; Ryan Patton and wife Kelly of Asheboro, NC; and many dear friends and extended family far and wide. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Charlotte Patton; and brother Robert “Robin” Frank Patton II.
In lieu of flowers ,please make a donation to a local charity or community organization in Greg’s honor.

A floating wake was held downtown from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov.8, 2026, in Asheboro between Four Saints and The Rusty Rooster, 126 W. Academy Street, Asheboro NC 27203.