M. Patton Echols
1925–2012 (age 87)
Biography
M. Patton Echols, born in 1925, held a lifelong affection for the University of Virginia, where he cultivated friendships that spanned generations of students and alumni. A thoughtful steward of the university's traditions, he enjoyed attending lectures, conversing with scholars, and encouraging young people to pursue their academic passions.
His calm presence and commitment to learning inspired many, and his memory endures among those who shared his love of the rolling grounds he once walked as a young scholar. He rests at the University of Virginia Cemetery and Columbarium, remembered as a gentle mentor and faithful friend.