JB Mann

Mr. JB Mann, age 81, of Burnsville and formally Morganton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at his residence. JB was born to the late Hobert Mann and Zona Ellison Mann on June 1, 1932 in Whitmire, SC.

JB served on the Board of Directors for Victory Temple Full Gospel Church since 1975, and also honored his Lord as a church greeter. He was retired from McDowell County, and also owned and operated a farm for many years. JB was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be greatly missed.

JB is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Joyce Elizabeth Price Mann; two brothers, Bob and Hobert, Jr.; and two sisters, Doris and Lena.

Those left behind to cherish his memory include three daughters, Lori Mann Robinson and her husband, Kenny of Burnsville, Connie Mann Buchanan and her husband, Allen of Newland, and Rita Mann Dellinger and her husband, Chris of Newland; seven brothers, Jack, James, Clifford, Paul, Fred, Colen and Carl; a sister Annie; 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Also surviving are numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Victory Temple Full Gospel Church in Marion with the Rev. Pete McCombs and Rev. Walker Toney officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the church.

Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton has the honor of serving the family.