Donald Mann

Donald Jackson Mann, 84 of Cumming, Georgia walked through those pearly gates with the angels rejoicing to welcome him home early on Christmas morning, December 25th, 2023.

Don was preceded by his father & mother, Roy Calvin Mann and Ora Bell Adams Mann, his brother, William C Mann and his sister, Virginia Chandler. Don is also survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Fowler Mann, of Cumming, his son, Gregory Alan Mann, (Gretchen) of Tucker, son, Jeffery Scott Mann, (Jackie), of Gainesville and his two beloved grandchildren, Alena and Aidan. Sister, Betty Bennett, of Athens, brother, Bobby Mann, (Linda) of Decatur, Gerald Mann of Elberton and a number of nieces and nephews.

Don was also an Army Veteran, serving nine years in Germany, Vietnam and Japan and stateside as well. He was a member of First Redeemer Baptist Church and a member of the CIA Bible Class. Don lived in the Newbury Village Community where he had served as the a past HOA President.

After retiring from Bellsouth after 35 years of service, Don spent quite a bit of time on Lake Lanier enjoying the houseboat life and his many friends on the docks there. He was affectionally called the “Mayor” of Dock 3 since he taught so many how to navigate their boats and helped all with whom he came in contact. He also discovered the joys of traveling in the motorhome and wintering in Florida during the cold months in Georgia. He was a member of the Georgia Funseekers RV Club for many, many years and enjoyed the friendships of so many.

He will be missed by all who loved him, but he would assure them that he is finally made whole and able to walk unassisted on the Heavenly streets of gold.

Memorial Services conducted by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, Georgia 30040. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, December 30th at 1pm followed by the service at 2pm. Private burial at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton.