Alan Dee Patchell (58) was born in Texas on July 2, 1956 and moved to California when he was only 3 years old. He graduated from Carpinteria High School and then served in the US Navy sub service. After the Navy Al went into law enforcement with Santa Barbara S.O.

He moved to Madera and worked at the Madera Jail and then Madera Probation Department. He retired December 2008 as Deputy Chief at Madera Juvenile Hall. He was an Elk and former Lion's Club member. He loved riding his motorcycle. Al will be missed by everyone whose life he touched.

Whether you knew him as Alan, Al, Patch, Sgt. or the crossing guard at John Adams in Madera. He was the most generous, kindhearted person you could ever hope to meet. You might remember him giving high fives to the kids crossing the street at Adams Elementary or sitting on the front porch saying hi to everyone that went by or trying as a law enforcement officer to convince someone to turn their life around. Al was always there for everyone with his friendly but mischievous smile.

He was preceded in death by his father Dee Wayne Patchell and step-father Leighton Martin. He is survived by his mother Betty Martin of Bakersfield, sisters, Felecia Stapp of Bakersfield, Paula Glass of Redding, Kristine Dydek of Bakersfield and their spouses and children, his daughter, Amiee Steffy her husband and 3 children of Colorado, son, Joseph "JW" Patchell and his son, daughter, DeeAnna "DeeDee" Patchell, son, William "Will" Patchell, wife D. Lynn Jones Patchell, loving in-laws and extended family and friends.

Private services were held under the direction of Jay Chapel.

In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice or Wounded Warrior.