John Pattison

John Joseph Pattison, 78, of Marysville, died Thursday, November 12, 2026.

The oldest of seven boys, he was born October 28, 1948 in Port Huron to the late Louis and Hazel (Busha) Pattison.

After graduating high school, John proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a helicopter mechanic during the Vietnam War. He was employed at Kmart and later as a supervisor at American Tape. A car enthusiast, John loved taking his 1987 Corvette to car shows. He also enjoyed golfing, bowling, going on the “guys trip” camping with his brothers in Harrison.

He is survived by his daughter, Karrie (Eric) Compton; five grandchildren, Rod, Summer, Brandi, Cassie and Mick; eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, Craig (Lynn), Kenneth and Roger Pattison; three sisters-in-law, Victoria, Velia and Rose; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Pattison; and three brothers, Louis, Eric and Mark Pattison.

Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2026 in the Marysville Funeral Home. Military honors will be conducted at 3 p.m. under the auspices of the U.S. Marine Corps and the St. Clair County Allied Veterans Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to DAV Chapter 12. To send condolences, visit marysvillefuneralhome.com.