Obit of James Edwin Mann, Randolph, Alabama http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/obits/jemann.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB PROJECT NOTICE: In keeping with the USGenWeb Project policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other gain. Copying of the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ALGenWeb Archives File Manager Carolyn Golowka, -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Submitted by William Fischer, Jr., February 2001 SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. EDWIN MANN ------------------------ The news of the sudden death of Mr. James Edwin MANN, which occurred at 5 o’clock at his home at Malone last Friday afternoon, was a shock to the many friends of this prominent citizen, not only in Roanoke and Randolph county, but also throughout this and other states, for he was widely known and universally esteemed. It was all the more a shock to his Roanoke friends because he had been among them only two days before the fatal stroke came. For some time Mr. MANN had not been in robust health. The direct cause of his demise was heart trouble. Only a few minutes before the end he had been talking over the phone with his son in Roanoke, and was sitting in a chair on the veranda when the summons came to him peacefully. At once the news was conveyed to Roanoke, and shortly afterward several autos, with relatives and friends, left for the scene of this sad demise. The body was brought to Roanoke on the 2:30 train Saturday afternoon and carried direct to the Methodist church, where a large and representative gathering assembled to pay a last tribute to his memory. In the Sunday school annex a number of colored people sat, reverent and attentive. Many beautiful floral offerings were in evidence, and the church was simply but appropriately decorated. The services were conducted by Rev. S. L. DOBBS, who delivered a heartfelt eulogy. Revs. L. D. PATTERSON and F. H. FARRINGTON also participated in the services. A quartet choir rendered several old hymns. At the conclusion the remains, escorted by a long procession, were borne to Cedarwood Cemetery and interred. Mr. MANN was born in Perry, Ga., fifty-five years ago, but came to Roanoke about thirty years ago. He married the only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. A. HANDLEY. The widow and two children survive him -- Mr. William Handley MANN and Miss Agnes MANN. Mr. MANN was a genius in many respects, and was widely known in the insurance field. Three years ago he retired from active business and constructed a beautiful country home on a hillside over-looking the Tallapoosa river opposite Malone. He moved his family to this charming retreat, which he was improving with that rare esthetic taste for which he was noted. Here they lived happily and dispensed a royal hospitality to the many friends who found their way to Fernwood, until the hand of death stilled the generous heart of the master of the house. Mr. MANN was possessed of many rare qualities of mind and heart. He made strong friends, and these nearest to his heart most loved and best appreciated him. He was probably the first man to conceive the purchase of a fine lot on which the Methodist church property now stands, and with Mr. J. C. HORNSBY purchased this lot and held it till the church got ready to buy and build. He was liberal with his means to all good causes. He will be greatly missed and widely mourned. [From The Roanoke Leader (Randolph County, Alabama), 6 Sep 1911, p.1] ------------------------