Charles Joseph Mann

He was born on November 5th, 1949, to Carl and Lillian Mann and grew up in Louisville, KY.

Charlie was a graduate of Fern Creek High School. He worked in the banking and loan industry throughout his life, traveling extensively and serving on several boards and associations throughout the years. He finished his career as President of Leasing One Corporation at Farmers Deposit Bank in Frankfort, KY. Charlie also attained the honor of being a Kentucky Colonel.

Charlie was an avid musician throughout his life. He loved to sing, leading a band in the 1970s & 80s and then DJ’ing for many occasions casually and professionally though being known to decline to take payment for his services. His passion was to see people having a good time and often he was the first person there, and the last to leave because he loved to see others enjoy themselves and what he did with his music.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, John “Butch” Mann.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy Bryant Mann of Simpsonville; Children, CJ Mann, Candace Renfrow (Ron), DeEtte Etherton (Clint), Charles “Chas” Mann Jr, Sarah Raisor, and Dennis G. Raisor. Aunt, JoAnn Uhler. In-Laws, Paul Jones, Jr. (LaVerne), Linda Mann. He is “Grandpa Mann” to 9 grandchildren.

Charlie was the life of any group he was a part of and was everyone’s “brother” and best friend and will be missed by all that knew him.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday October 4, 2014 at 10am at Evergreen Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday October 3, 2014 from 3pm-8pm at the Funeral Home. A Graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery following the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Hosparus of Louisville.