Mark Howard Anderson, of Nashville, passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard W. Anderson. Mark is survived by his mother, Sarah Armstrong Anderson; a large extended family and many dear friends. Memorial services will be at 2:30 the afternoon of Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Woodlawn Roesch-Patton Funeral Home. The family requests that in lieu of customary floral tributes, donations be made in Mark’s memory to the Nashville Humane Society or YMCA of Green Hills. Family and friends will gather for a visitation one hour prior to the service at Woodlawn Roesch-Patton Funeral Home, 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37204, 615-383-4754.