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John Patman Obituary
March 1, 2022
Macon, Georgia - John David "Dave" Patman, 80, passed away on Tuesday on March 1, 2022. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at Snow's Memorial Chapel, Bass Road with Dr. Mark Hudgins officiating. The family will greet friends on Friday, March 4, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ingleside Baptist Church, 834 Wimbish Road, Macon, GA 31204 or Wounded Warrior Project, 1349 W. Peachtree St. NE Suite 1800, Atlanta, GA 30309. Visit www.snowsmacon.com to express condolences, view his memorial video, and access the live stream of Dave's memorial service.
Dave was born in Athens, Georgia to the late Joe Ellis and Ruth Milner Patman. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia. Dave served his country in the United States Marine Corp and he was a member of the Marine Corp League. He was retired from Davis Oil Company as a Sales Executive and was a member of Ingleside Baptist Church and the John Bowman Sunday School Class. Dave served on the Booster Club at Stratford Academy for several years and served on the Board at Vine Ingle. He was an avid fan of Georgia Football and Atlanta Braves. He was a devoted and loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle.
He is survived by his children; Dee (Mike) Roland of Jacksonville, FL, Scott (Kathy) Patman of Fairburn, GA and Todd (Christina) Patman of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren; Zoe Roland (Patrick Simon), Kathleen (Wyatt) Whipple, Jackson Patman, Sara Beth Patman, Will Patman and Payton Graham; sister, Nancy (Bobby) Hunt of Athens, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
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Snow's Memorial Chapel, Bass Road has charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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BARBARA YANCEY
February 25, 2023
Remember he was a quiet & humble person -Time helps to heal loss = Remember all the good times= Prayers to all the family- He was friend to me and my husband=
Gertrude Brooks Lewis
March 9, 2022
My condolences on the passing of your father I did not know him but I am a Patman descendant
BARBARA YANCEY
March 4, 2022
Dave & my husband were good friends -they shared some of same medical situation -He was a good customer at our business -My prayers are with you during this time-
Jimmy Hansford
March 4, 2022
Condolences and Love from a childhood friend
Gregory Sampson
March 3, 2022
You have my deepest sympathy on your loss. We have lost a wonderful person who had a strong patriotism and was an inspiration to all of us. We will miss him dearly. Dave and I became friend at the Wellness Center. He loved sports and was a avid Bull Dog Fan. I will always remember the wisdom he shared with me, Dave definitely enjoyed life. Love you my Brother In Arms. God Loves you and so do I!
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