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Martin McKay Patterson Martin McKay Patterson, 44, died Thursday, April 9, 2009, in Tallahassee, Florida. The service will be at 11 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Bevis Funeral Home Chapel in Tallahassee, Florida, with burial at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. EDT Monday, April 13, 2009, Bevis Funeral Home. Martin was a native and lifelong resident of Tallahassee. He was a computer technician with Kids Incorporated and with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission since 2001. He is survived by his wife of 9 years, Melinda Patterson of Tallahassee; two daughters, Taylor Patterson of Tallahassee, and Kyle Patterson of Crawfordville; two step-sons, Jacob and Jonathan Gray, both of Tallahassee; his mother, Marginell Price Patterson of Thomasville, Ga.; a brother, Scott Patterson of N.C.; and two sisters, Amy Patterson-McPherson of Thomasville, Ga., and Carrie Patterson Guyton of Gainesville, Ga. He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Patterson.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Apr. 12, 2009.

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April 29, 2009

sashia humphreys

April 16, 2009

Melinda, Martin is such a great soul. He will live on in my memories. Hard worker/strong and so patient w/ me w/ computer q's. Gosh, words just don't work. I'm in shock. Such a great smile and loves to help.

Sashia Humphreys

April 16, 2009

Melinda and Family. Martin is a dear soul indeed. He made me laugh so many times. He is strong spirited and yet such a sweet caring soul. He will always remain in my thoughts. You have my prayers. I can't fathom that he has graduated to the Heavens so quickly. You know he must be busy carrying boxes and doing computer work. I may have left FL, my heart remains there. Love always Sashia

Pam Davis

April 14, 2009

Melinda,
What a shock to hear about Martin. I am so very sorry for you and all your children. Martin always was special to me because he reminded me so much of my deceased brother with the way he laughed and tilted his head. I am so glad that you two had the past 9 years together.

Patricia Harrell

April 14, 2009

Martin was a helpful guy here at FWC and we will miss him. My prayer is that you and your family will find comfort in well wishes, good memories, and knowing that people are thinking and praying for you.

Candice Hopkins

April 14, 2009

Melinda,

Our prayers are with you and your family.

The Hopkins Family

Judy Sumner

April 14, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Martin. Martin was a great guy and will be missed by everyone that knew him.
You and your family are in our prayers.

Sarajane Peck

April 14, 2009

Melinda,
I was so sad to hear about Martin's death so suddendly. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. I will always remember our friendship not only as my supervisor, but as someone who cares about others.

Doug & Cindy Weier

April 13, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Anne A-Parker

April 13, 2009

Melinda and family,

Please know that Martin was a true friend and a wonderful PC helper to many of us at FWC. He will be greatly missed every day. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Jordan

April 13, 2009

Melinda,
I was so shocked and so very sorry to hear about Martin. You were so incredibly supportive during Jackson's crisis earlier this year. It was a privilege and an honor to get to know you both. Melinda, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, and if there is anything that I can do to help, please let me know.

Bill Bibby

April 13, 2009

Martin was one of the first people I befriended when I came to work for the FWC five years ago. He was a genuinely good person -- one of those rare people who was everyone's friend. We will miss him.

Landis (Clemons) Ender

April 13, 2009

Taylor and family-
I am very sorry to hear about your father. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Alexander Gulde

April 13, 2009

Martin was one of my closest friends at FWC and talking with him on an (almost) daily basis became part of my routine. I cherished our conversations, appreciated his sense of humor and his outlook on life. I will certainly miss him. Rest in peace.

Rue Luttrell

April 13, 2009

Martin will be missed by all who had a chance to know him for he was a good man who loved life. Please let me know if I can help in any way know you are in our prayers. ~ Rue

Tammie Mercier

April 12, 2009

Melinda, I've been trying all weekend to think of the perfect thing to say, but I don't know what, if anything I could say would be enough or say enough about what kind of person he was or what he meant to me and what you meant to him. You both have a very special place in my heart and in my life. I'm just so sorry we lost touch in the last few months. My daughter (Sydney) said it the best, we are here for you as you and Martin were there for us! I will never forget what you did for us and will always be forever grateful. I love you and am only a phone call away. Tam

Debbie Brown

April 12, 2009

Melinda,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Martin was a great guy and will be missed by everyone that knew him.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm only a phone call away if there is anything I can do.

Love and prayers,

April 12, 2009

Melinda,
I am so sorry for your loss. Martin was such a fun & wonderful person to work with and to be around. He always had something to say, some comment to make, some way to make everyone feel better or laugh or help them be more at ease. He will be missed by all who knew him. Praying for you & the family,

Dolores Knerr

Shari Anderson

April 12, 2009

Melinda,
I am so sorry to hear about Martin. You and your family are in our prayers

Shari & Keith Anderson and family

Tony Brunson

April 12, 2009

My deepest sympathy,Martin was a Friend.

Sydney Mercier

April 12, 2009

Melinda,
When I first heard about Martin it crushed me. He was one of the coolest guys i ever knew and meeting him was always a blessing. He will surely be missed! If you ever need anything my mom and I are here for you! <3

Angie Smith

April 12, 2009

Melinda and Family,

I am so very sorry to hear of Martin's passing. He was the first person who taught me anything about computers. And he was always there for anyone who needed anything. He will be greatly missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Woodbery Day

April 12, 2009

Melinda,
I am so sorry to hear about Martin's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts.

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