Can patchy the scarecrow be eaten by the cow plant?

If Patchy gets eaten by a cow plant there would be a tombstone in the area. I don't know if he can get eaten or not. But you are not the only one who mentioned that Patchy in their game had up left as well. The theory is that if once after Patchy comes alive and he is not given any attention, like the family members not spending any time with him, he will up and leave.