Mark A. Patton

Mark A. Patton, 50, of Metropolis, passed away on Friday, November 01, 2013 at 1:45 am at Cox Medical Center in Branson, Missouri. Mark was born January 11, 1963 in Mattoon the son of Jon and Dorothy (Schofield) Patton. He married Melanie Williams on March 4, 1989 in Herrin and together they have shared over 24 years of marriage. He was the general manager for Arby’s in Paducah, Kentucky. He was an avid Cubs, Bears and Nascar fan. Survivors include his; Wife – Melanie Patton of Metropolis Father – Jon Patton of Marion Two brothers;   Jonathan Patton and wife Tina of Rockport, Indiana   Rodney Patton and wife Shea of Marion Mother-in-law – Anna Jean Williams of Herrin Two brother-in-laws;   Randy Williams of Herrin   Bruce Williams of Sarasota, Florida Two nieces;   Lindsey Patton of Booneville, Indiana   Jonna Patton of Booneville, Indiana Nephew -  Corey Patton of Rockport, Indiana Preceded by his Mother – Dorothy Patton, Niece – Kaleigh Jane Patton, Father-in-law – Carlos Williams. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Mark Fisher officiating.  Burial will follow in Herrin City Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday evening from 5 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home. For those who prefer memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.  Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, Illinois  62959.