In the small community of Ashland, Mississippi, Gary Lee “Greg” Patterson’s life was abruptly ended on Saturday, April 20, 2019. The 46-year-old man was at the Benton County Fair Grounds when he became a victim of gun violence. Born on October 25, 1972, in Memphis, Tennessee, Patterson was a self-employed resident of Ashland and a father.
Details surrounding the circumstances of his death are not widely available in public records.
It is known that his death is considered a homicide, and he is listed as a murder victim. However, information regarding any suspects, arrests, or the ongoing investigation into his death has not been made publicly available through online sources. The case remains a somber event in the community, with the full story of that tragic day yet to be told.
Following his death, services were held to honor his memory on Monday, April 29, 2019, at Miracle Temple Salt & Light Ministries in Lamar, Mississippi. He was later laid to rest at Samuel Chapel Church Cemetery in Ashland. He was survived by his father, a son, a daughter, two sisters, and five brothers. His passing left a void in the lives of his family and friends, who remember him as a loving and caring individual.
