Donnie Joe Mann, 63, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2020. He was born on April 17, 1957 in Cullman, Alabama to Shirley Fay Tanner Mann Rommens and Arse Estle Mann. He was a beloved husband, dad, papa, brother, uncle, and friend.
Donnie was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved stepfather, Roger Leon Rommens; and two nieces, Pamela Mann and Chelsea Miller.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Earlene Jo Converse Mann; two daughters, Elizabeth Ann Mann Parr (James) of Cave Springs, AR and Jessica Marie Mann Bonds (Sean) of Centerton, AR; one aunt, Dianne Nettles (Bill) of Huntsville, AL; five brothers, A. Michael Mann (Adrienne) of Huntsville, AL, Steven E. Mann (Pat) of Hazel Green, AL, Rickey L. Mann (Brenda) of Gurley, AL, Charles R. “Chuck” Mann (Brenda) of Rogers, AR, and Benny Mann (Carol) of Athens, AL; two sisters, Lisa K. LaDuke (James) of Bradenton, FL and Lori Shell (Dennis) of Jonesborough, TN; a stepmother, Phyllis Favors Rommens of Decatur, AL; and three grandchildren, Emmet Michael Parr, Samuel Wesley Bonds, and Gina Faith Bonds.
Visitation will be held Monday, December 28, 2020, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Bentonville, AR. Burial will follow at the Bentonville Cemetery with Doug Lehman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request memorial donations be made in Donnie’s honor to the Myasthenia Gravis Association at www.mgakc.org or 2340 E. Meyer Blvd., Building 1, Suite 300A, Kansas City, MO 64132.
