James Mann Sr

James Mann Sr Obituary

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Age - 69

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October 8, 2023

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Appomattox, VA

James Douglas "J. D. " Mann, Sr. , 69, of Appomattox, died Saturday, October 7, 2023. Born in Lynchburg, January 20, 1954, he was a son of the late Alice Womack Mann and Louis Wiley Mann. He is survived by his son, James Douglas "Jay" Mann, Jr. , and wife, Mindy; four grandchildren, Jessica, Sarah, Lucas and Lillian; one brother, Earl Mann; sister-in-law, Ann Mann; his beloved friend, Cindy Campbell and her two grandchildren, Katlyn and Spencer; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Alice Faye Mann Doss, Nora Mae Mann, Norma Kaye Newman and Bonnie Gaye Maxwell; and five brothers, Wiley, Jerry, Irvin, Willie and Lee Mann. A graveside service will be held 2 p. m. , Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Concord Cemetery with Pastor Orville Gregory, Sr. , officiating. Those wishing to make memorial contributions please consider, Alan B. Pearson Cancer Center, Centra Foundation, 1920 Atherholt Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501.

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