John “Mark” Paterson passed away peacefully at home Saturday, June 16th. He was 59.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Dorothy Paterson.

He is survived by his two children Nina and Christopher, two brothers, Bill Paterson of Cheyenne Wyoming and Carey Paterson of Wilmington., his special friend Shane and his great companion Duchess.

Mark spent many years in retail sales and management and had been affiliated with Pawn USA for the last 10 years.

He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

A gathering of friends and family will be held at Hieronymus Brothers Seafood on Market St. at 6:00 PM Wednesday.

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Wilmington Funeral and Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099