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Mark Mitchell Ham V of Gainesville, Ga., passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2017, at the age of 32. Mark is survived by his parents, Mark M. Ham IV and Eugenia Ham of Gainesville, Ga., and his two children Elijah Christopher Ham (9) and Mary Katherine Elizabeth Ham (3). He also leaves behind a sister, Jenny Givens, her husband Scott, and their two children Maddie and James; his grandmother, Gloria R. Langford; his aunt and uncle, Faith and Richard Huff, and their three children; his aunt, Beth Nunnally of Athens, Ga., and her son, as well as his Godparents Marsh and Becky Benson of Lincolnton, Ga., and their two children. He is preceded in death by his fraternal grandparents, Mark M. Ham III and Nadine Ham of Gainesville, as well as his maternal grandfather, James Langford of Athens.
Mark was born in Gainesville, Ga., on November 30, 1984, to parents Mark and Eugenia Ham, where he lived most of his life. He took great pride in being a fifth generation member at First Baptist Church. He attended North Georgia College and State University where he was a Sigma Chi and graduated from Troy State University with a degree in business. He valued family more than anything and his children were the center of his universe. He was a loyal and caring son, brother and friend.
Funeral arrangements are being provided by Little & Davenport Funeral Home in Gainesville, Ga. Visitation will be held Sunday October 22 from 4-6 p.m. at Little & Davenport and the funeral service will take place in the chapel of First Baptist Church Gainesville on Green Street on Monday October 23 at 11 a.m. Dr. Bill Coates and Stephen Partrick will officiate. Interment will follow in Alta Vista Cemetery.
Mark loved his yard and flowers. Flowers for the service will be appreciated but, if desired, in lieu of flowers contributions may be made at any United Community Bank to the Mark Ham V Children Education Benefit Fund.
Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledavenport.com.
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Princess Danni
November 28, 2017
When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. May that wonderful treasure fill your heart with love and bring you a measure of peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
1 Thessalonians 4:13,14 ❤
Katy Terry
November 7, 2017
Memories make smiles appear when times seem so very dark. Keep remembering.
October 22, 2017
Our hearts hurt for you. Ken and Jo Ann Barkley
Little Davenport Funeral Home
October 22, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
David Garrison
October 21, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this heart breaking time.If we can do anything please let us know.
David and Connie Garrison
Holly Hirneisen
October 20, 2017
Mark was such a great neighbor and father. I always enjoyed watching him play in the yard with the kids. Our deepest sympathy to your family, Mark will be missed.
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