Charles Adam “Pappy” Mann, age 86 of Westminster, died Monday, November 17, 2008 in Westminster. He was born June 8, 1922 in Patapsco, MD the son of the late Harry H. Sr. and Agnes A. Frank Mann. He was the husband of Thelma D. “Sis” Buckingham Mann, his wife of 66 years. He was a member of Benjamin’s Krider’s United Church of Christ in Westminster. He worked as a delivery truck driver throughout Carroll County for S. Lease Warner – Carroll Petroleum before retiring in 1994. During the World War II era he was active in Minutemen and assembled aircraft at Glen L. Martin. He was a member of the Westminster Volunteer Fire Company for more than 40 years. During his life he worked as a home delivery salesman for Quality Cleaners and serviced area business in the first 7-UP distributorship in Carroll and Frederick Counties. He loved working on Wheel Horse lawn tractors and mowing lawns for his neighbors and family. He loved God’s earth, all creation, and his family.
In addition to his wife he is survived by sons and spouses, Charles R. “Bobby” and Mara Mann of Westminster, Gerald R. “Jerry” and Mary Mann of St. Louis, MO and Daniel L. and Bonnie Mann of Finksburg; brother, Clayton Mann of Taneytown; also survived by 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by siblings, Harry H. Mann, Jr., Margie Virginia Wilson, William F. Mann and two great granddaughters.
A funeral service will be held Sunday 3:00 pm at Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 91 Willis Street, Westminster with his pastor Rev. Jennifer Walters officiating. Interment will follow in Sandymount United Methodist Church Cemetery in Finksburg.
The family will receive friends Saturday 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Sunday 2:00 pm until time of the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Benjamin’s Krider’s United Church of Christ, 208 Krider’s Church Road, Westminster, MD 21158 or Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157.
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In addition to his wife he is survived by sons and spouses, Charles R. “Bobby” and Mara Mann of Westminster, Gerald R. “Jerry” and Mary Mann of St. Louis, MO and Daniel L. and Bonnie Mann of Finksburg; brother, Clayton Mann of Taneytown; also survived by 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by siblings, Harry H. Mann, Jr., Margie Virginia Wilson, William F. Mann and two great granddaughters.
A funeral service will be held Sunday 3:00 pm at Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 91 Willis Street, Westminster with his pastor Rev. Jennifer Walters officiating. Interment will follow in Sandymount United Methodist Church Cemetery in Finksburg.
The family will receive friends Saturday 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Sunday 2:00 pm until time of the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Benjamin’s Krider’s United Church of Christ, 208 Krider’s Church Road, Westminster, MD 21158 or Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157.