James R. Patrick, Jr. age 83, of Forsyth County, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Love Patrick in 2007. A graduate of Georgia Tech, he received his Master’s Degree from Georgia State and served as an officer in the U.S. Navy. He retired from the U.S. Environmental Agency, where he was employed from 1971-1995. He is survived by his sons James Wade Patrick, Todd Randolph Patrick and Eugene Patrick and five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Viewing will be held Saturday, July 11, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. at Sandy Springs Chapel followed by graveside services in Arlington Memorial Park at 2:00 p.m. Sandy Springs Chapel Funeral Directors, 136 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.