Parents: Porter N. Patrom and Magnolia Robinson Patrom (both deceased)
Spouse: Naomi Haskins Patrom (married 53 years)
Daniel A. (Billy) Patrom, of 5013 Centralia Road, Richmond, VA, was born in the community of Beach in Chesterfield County, VA. His early education in the public schools of Chesterfield was curtailed due to the death of his father. His generosity, beneficence and humanitarianism extended from the home, neighborhood/community to religious and service organizations and even to the courtroom on behalf of individuals, regardless of race.
Highlights of his efforts include: the first black to run for Board of Supervisors in Chesterfield County since Reconstruction; the first black appointed as a jury commissioner in Chesterfield County; he was named honorary bailiff by then Judge Meade White; he, with his young son, was the forerunner in the integration of Pocahontas State Park. He was founder and president of the United Civic Association of Chesterfield County. Following the integration of schools, the name of the all black Carver High School was changed to Thomas Dale Annex. The Civic Association represented by Attorney L. Douglas Wilder, was successful in getting the name of the school changed to George Washington Carver Middle School. Daniel established the Mary E. Haskins scholarship fund which provided financial assistance for students entering the field of nursing.
Patrom was employed at the Allied Chemical Corp. for 23 years from which he retired in 1976. While at Allied, he began a second career in real estate, developing property throughout Chesterfield and Powhatan counties. Prior to integration, he was influential in securing raincoats for the safety patrols in all elementary schools of Chesterfield, both black and white.
A funeral was held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, at the First Baptist Church, Centralia, 2920 Kingsdale Road, Richmond, VA.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull streets, Richmond, VA.
Spouse: Naomi Haskins Patrom (married 53 years)
Daniel A. (Billy) Patrom, of 5013 Centralia Road, Richmond, VA, was born in the community of Beach in Chesterfield County, VA. His early education in the public schools of Chesterfield was curtailed due to the death of his father. His generosity, beneficence and humanitarianism extended from the home, neighborhood/community to religious and service organizations and even to the courtroom on behalf of individuals, regardless of race.
Highlights of his efforts include: the first black to run for Board of Supervisors in Chesterfield County since Reconstruction; the first black appointed as a jury commissioner in Chesterfield County; he was named honorary bailiff by then Judge Meade White; he, with his young son, was the forerunner in the integration of Pocahontas State Park. He was founder and president of the United Civic Association of Chesterfield County. Following the integration of schools, the name of the all black Carver High School was changed to Thomas Dale Annex. The Civic Association represented by Attorney L. Douglas Wilder, was successful in getting the name of the school changed to George Washington Carver Middle School. Daniel established the Mary E. Haskins scholarship fund which provided financial assistance for students entering the field of nursing.
Patrom was employed at the Allied Chemical Corp. for 23 years from which he retired in 1976. While at Allied, he began a second career in real estate, developing property throughout Chesterfield and Powhatan counties. Prior to integration, he was influential in securing raincoats for the safety patrols in all elementary schools of Chesterfield, both black and white.
A funeral was held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, at the First Baptist Church, Centralia, 2920 Kingsdale Road, Richmond, VA.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull streets, Richmond, VA.
Parents: Porter N. Patrom and Magnolia Robinson Patrom (both deceased)
Spouse: Naomi Haskins Patrom (married 53 years)
Daniel A. (Billy) Patrom, of 5013 Centralia Road, Richmond, VA, was born in the community of Beach in Chesterfield County, VA. His early education in the public schools of Chesterfield was curtailed due to the death of his father. His generosity, beneficence and humanitarianism extended from the home, neighborhood/community to religious and service organizations and even to the courtroom on behalf of individuals, regardless of race.
Highlights of his efforts include: the first black to run for Board of Supervisors in Chesterfield County since Reconstruction; the first black appointed as a jury commissioner in Chesterfield County; he was named honorary bailiff by then Judge Meade White; he, with his young son, was the forerunner in the integration of Pocahontas State Park. He was founder and president of the United Civic Association of Chesterfield County. Following the integration of schools, the name of the all black Carver High School was changed to Thomas Dale Annex. The Civic Association represented by Attorney L. Douglas Wilder, was successful in getting the name of the school changed to George Washington Carver Middle School. Daniel established the Mary E. Haskins scholarship fund which provided financial assistance for students entering the field of nursing.
Patrom was employed at the Allied Chemical Corp. for 23 years from which he retired in 1976. While at Allied, he began a second career in real estate, developing property throughout Chesterfield and Powhatan counties. Prior to integration, he was influential in securing raincoats for the safety patrols in all elementary schools of Chesterfield, both black and white.
A funeral was held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, at the First Baptist Church, Centralia, 2920 Kingsdale Road, Richmond, VA.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull streets, Richmond, VA.
Spouse: Naomi Haskins Patrom (married 53 years)
Daniel A. (Billy) Patrom, of 5013 Centralia Road, Richmond, VA, was born in the community of Beach in Chesterfield County, VA. His early education in the public schools of Chesterfield was curtailed due to the death of his father. His generosity, beneficence and humanitarianism extended from the home, neighborhood/community to religious and service organizations and even to the courtroom on behalf of individuals, regardless of race.
Highlights of his efforts include: the first black to run for Board of Supervisors in Chesterfield County since Reconstruction; the first black appointed as a jury commissioner in Chesterfield County; he was named honorary bailiff by then Judge Meade White; he, with his young son, was the forerunner in the integration of Pocahontas State Park. He was founder and president of the United Civic Association of Chesterfield County. Following the integration of schools, the name of the all black Carver High School was changed to Thomas Dale Annex. The Civic Association represented by Attorney L. Douglas Wilder, was successful in getting the name of the school changed to George Washington Carver Middle School. Daniel established the Mary E. Haskins scholarship fund which provided financial assistance for students entering the field of nursing.
Patrom was employed at the Allied Chemical Corp. for 23 years from which he retired in 1976. While at Allied, he began a second career in real estate, developing property throughout Chesterfield and Powhatan counties. Prior to integration, he was influential in securing raincoats for the safety patrols in all elementary schools of Chesterfield, both black and white.
A funeral was held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, at the First Baptist Church, Centralia, 2920 Kingsdale Road, Richmond, VA.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull streets, Richmond, VA.
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