Claude Warren Mann, Jr.

Claude Warren Mann, Jr., 90, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away December 17, 2016. He was born in St. Cloud, FL on May 24, 1926 to the late Claude W. Mann, Sr. and Alma Madison Mann.  He came to Green Cove Springs in 1968 from Jacksonville. Mr. Mann was of the Baptist faith and a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Green Cove Springs.  He could fix anything and loved piddling in his workshop. Mr. Mann love to hunt and fish and especially loved to read his Bible and Louis L’amour books. He deeply loved his family and cherished his church family.    Mr. Mann is predeceased by his first wife, Grace “Tommye” Ponce Mann, his son, Douglas Charles Mann in 2010 and daughter, Rebecca Jane Mann Silcox in 2013. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lottie K. Jones-Mann; daughter, Linda Mann Ward (Melvin); step-sons, Michael H. Jones (Lori) and Cecil M. Jones (Valerie); 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren and numerous nephews.    The family will receive friends in the Broadus-Raines Chapel from 6:00pm – 8:00pm on Wednesday, December 21, 2016.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, December 22, 2016 at the First Baptist Church of Green Cove Springs, 615 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 with Pastor Sam Castano officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association PO Box 96001 Washington, DC 20090 or online at www.alz.org