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 God parents 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 5th 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 and Davenport Funeral Home in Gainesville GA. Visitation will be held Sunday October 22nd from 4-6pm at Little and Davenport and the funeral service will take place in the chapel of First Baptist Church Gainesville on Green Street Monday October 23rd at 11am. 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
Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Ga. 30501.