Mark Patterson

Mark Lee Patterson, age 53 of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2026 at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL.

Mark was born on December 6, 1972 in Dalton, GA, son of the late Jerry Patterson and Judy Broyles Patterson Ray. He was also preceded in death by his father, Eddie Franks; and step-daughter, Shannon Crystal Digeon. Mark was a man of faith who loved God and cherished his family above all else. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, and spending time outdoors, but his greatest joy was making memories with the people he loved. His faith and love for his family were an important part of his life, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Mark is survived by: two sisters, Amber Patterson, and Regina Joyner and her husband Keith; step-father, Mark Ray; nephews and nieces, Jimara Barbour and his wife Teasha, Jada Nichols and her husband Eyezek, Jimmy Nichols, III, Jastin Nichols and his wife Cherrie, Matthew Brackett, Jacalyn Owenby, Jessica Tinch, Jashain Nichols, and Malik Nichols; great-nephews and great-nieces, Sage, Larklynn, Raiden, Axtan, and Knox; and his significant other, Tracy Peek and her children, Sehri and Jeffery and grandchildren, Kacey, Myia, and Aria.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 10 AM until 11 AM at Thomas Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 11 AM from the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Chandler Cemetery with nephews serving as pallbearers.

You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com

Thomas Funeral Home has proudly been entrusted with the care of Mark Lee Patterson.