M. Patton Echols

[1] He married the former Susanne Stokes in 1956 and they raised two sons and two daughters in Arlington.

[3] In February 1969, longtime Virginia State Senator Charles R. Fenwick who represented the 9th District died.

Echols then lost to Democratic delegate Clive Duval, who would win re-election many times.

[4] Echols practiced law for many years in Arlington and resided in McLean, Virginia.

He died on July 26, 2012, and a memorial service was held at Grace Episcopal Church in Alexandria.