Our Minister We are grateful to have Billy Patton as our Minister. He was born and grew up in Texas. Following a tour of military duty in the Air Force, after marrying and having two children, the family returned to Texas for Billy to go to Abilene Christian College (University).Billy has preached full time for over 50 years and has taught Bible over 60 years. He has preached in Texas, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. He is well educated in teaching the word of God.He and his wife Linda married in December of 1962. They have two children (four counting their two in-laws) and have four grandchildren, two boys and two girls.Billy and Linda live in Franklin, as does their daughter and her family. Their son and his family live in Allen, Texas.By the power and grace of God, Billy is a thankful, grateful cancer survivor.