John Edward Mann, Jr.

TOWNSVILLE-John Edward “Johnnie” Mann, Jr., 86, a resident of NC Hwy. 39 North, died on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at his home. Born on October 5, 1936 in Vance County, he was the son of the late John Edward Mann and Helen Clopton Melton, and was the widower of Norma Hughes Mann. Johnnie was a former Fleet Maintenance Supervisor for the City of Henderson, and was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church where he was a Senior Warden. For many years, John and his wife, Norma were fondly known as “Mr. and Mrs. Claus”, bringing Holiday cheer to children and adults in our community. A memorial service with Military Honors will be held Friday, March 3, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St. John’s Episcopal Church by the Rev. Nancy Allison. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly M. Twisdale (Lee) of Townsville; his son, Stacy Mann (Wanda) of Pelham; his daughter-in-law, Lisa Mann of Middleburg; brother-in-law, Frank Edwards of Middleburg; seven grandchildren, Kelly Twisdale, Laura Breese, J. T. Mann, Megan Woodlief (Graham), Ashley Matthews (Justin), Hannah Kearney, and Celia Mann; and five great grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Angela M. Kearney; one son, John E. Mann, III; one sister Vivian Edwards; and his step-father, Samuel “Buck” Melton. The family will receive friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall of St. John’s Episcopal Church. At other times they will be at the home at 12375 NC Hwy. 39 North. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church, PO box 974, Henderson, NC 27563. The family would like to give a special “thank you” to Gentiva Hospice (formerly Community Home Health and Hospice) for the compassionate and loving care given to John in his final days.