John Mann

John Thomas Mann, age 89, of Paris, Tenn., died Monday, March 31, 2014, at Paris Healthcare & Rehab Center in Paris, Tenn.

He was married September 24, 1950 to Janice Maxedon Mann, and she survives.

He was born January 16, 1925 in Cottage Grove, TN to the late E.K. Mann and the late Eva Holden Mann.

John was a member of First United Methodist Church.   He was a WW II and Korean Army Air Corps veteran serving in the American and Asian Pacific Theaters.   He was a Lifetime member of VFW and American Legion.   He owned and operated The Dairy Supply Company in Paris for many years.

Besides his wife, he is also survived by One Son,  John Michael "Mike" (Jamie) Mann of Paris, Tenn; Two Sisters,  Agnes Wilson of Paris, Tenn,  Barbara McSwain of Paris, Tenn;  Two Brothers, Jimmy (Charlotte) Mann of Paris, Tenn,  Paul Mann of Martin, Tenn, two grandchildren, Amy E. Mann and Matthew Mann both of Paris, TN; and two Great Grandchildren, Madison and Bailey Williams of Paris, TN and several Nieces and Nephews.

He was also preceded in death by sisters, Martha Peden and Dorothy Hartman and a brother, Robert “Shorty” Mann.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St, Paris, Tenn., where visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm Wednesday, April  2, 2014 and after 10am Thursday, April  3, 2014.  The Funeral service will be at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Thursday, April  3, 2014.

Dr. Robert D. Martin of First United Methodist Church will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Royce Austin, Charlie Cuthbertson, George Shankle, Dale Routon, Jack West, and Ronnie Norwood.   Honorary Pallbearers will be Mark Mann and Mike Brown.

Interment will follow in Maplewood Cemetery in Paris, Tenn.

Memorials may be made to: VFW Post 1889, Community Service Fund, 2512 E. Wood St., Paris, TN 38242.

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