William "Bill" Ellis Mann Jr., age 73, of Cataula, Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018. William "Bill" was born September 10, 1945 in Columbus, GA to Virginia Bussy Mann and William Mann. He graduated from Jordan Vocational High School, after graduation he began his career as a builder and developer in the Columbus and Phenix City area, building and developing for over 55 years. William “Bill” was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church. He was married to Elaine Phillips Mann for 54 years. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting, or playing golf, with gardening being his passion and sharing the bounty of his garden with family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
William "Bill" was preceded in death by; father William Mann and mother Virginia Bussey Mann; son, William Christopher Mann; sister Virginia Stadnik and brother Freddie Mann. He is survived by his loving wife, Elaine Phillips Mann; son Troy Phillip Mann; sister Rosemary Wilson Weiss; dogs Ellie and Genny Mann.
A visitation for family and friends for William "Bill" will be held Thursday, January 3, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Striffler-Hamby, 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA 31907. A celebration of Bill's life will occur Friday, January 4, 2019 at 11:00 AM in Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31907. A burial will occur Friday, January 4, 2019 at 2:00 PM at a private family cemetery in Talbot County. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Mann family.