Melvin Mann Obituary Melvin Edgar Mann March 1, 1928 - October 4, 2015 Boykins - Melvin Edgar Mann, 87, of Boykins VA passed away peacefully October 04, 2015, following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Sylvia Davis Mann. A native of Northampton County NC, he was the only child of the late John Edgar Mann and Alice Futrell Mann. Farming was his life s passion and he also had other business interests. He was a deacon and an active member of Severn Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling and was a licensed private pilot. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Diane M. Francis of Capron VA; two sons, Melvin E. Mann, Jr. of Richmond VA and J. Michael Mann and wife, Betty, of Boykins; five grandchildren: Angie F. Floyd and husband, Claude, of Chesapeake VA, Vernie W. Francis, III and wife, Holly, of Capron, Maggie M. Puckette and husband, Robert, of Richmond, Molly K. Mann of Chesapeake, and M. Cole Mann of Boykins; and five great grandchildren: Sydney, Shelby, and Wyatt Floyd of Chesapeake, Bryn and Berkley Francis of Capron. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 6, from 6pm-8pm at Wright Funeral Home in Boykins. A graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday, October 7, at 11am in Severn NC Cemetery with Rev. Mark Corbett officiating. Family will receive friends at the family home following interment. Instead of flowers, gifts in his honor are requested to: Boykins Volunteer Fire Dept, Box 347, Boykins VA 23827 or Severn Volunteer Fire Dept, Box 406, Severn NC 27877 or the Memorial Fund, Severn Baptist Church, Box 502, Severn NC. www.wrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/3338584 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/melvin-mann-obituary?id=21768433 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Melvin Edgar Mann, 87, of Boykins VA, passed away on 4 October 2015. A dedicated farmer and deacon, he was survived by his daughter, two sons, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, leaving a lasting legacy of love and community. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Visitation for Melvin Mann occurred on 6 October 2015 at Wright Funeral Home in Boykins. A graveside service was held on 7 October 2015 in Severn NC Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Mark Corbett. ## The Edited Obituary Melvin Edgar Mann 1 March 1928 - 4 October 2015 Boykins - Melvin Edgar Mann, 87, of Boykins VA, passed away peacefully on 4 October 2015, following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Sylvia Davis Mann. A native of Northampton County NC, he was the only child of the late John Edgar Mann and Alice Futrell Mann. Farming was his life's passion, and he also had other business interests. He was a deacon and an active member of Severn Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling and was a licensed private pilot. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Diane M. Francis of Capron VA; two sons, Melvin E. Mann, Jr. of Richmond VA and J. Michael Mann and wife, Betty, of Boykins; five grandchildren: Angie F. Floyd and husband, Claude, of Chesapeake VA, Vernie W. Francis, III and wife, Holly, of Capron, Maggie M. Puckette and husband, Robert, of Richmond, Molly K. Mann of Chesapeake, and M. Cole Mann of Boykins; and five great-grandchildren: Sydney, Shelby, and Wyatt Floyd of Chesapeake, Bryn and Berkley Francis of Capron. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, 6 October, from 6 PM - 8 PM at Wright Funeral Home in Boykins. A graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday, 7 October, at 11 AM in Severn NC Cemetery with Rev. Mark Corbett officiating. Family will receive friends at the family home following interment. Instead of flowers, gifts in his honor are requested to: Boykins Volunteer Fire Dept, Box 347, Boykins VA 23827 or Severn Volunteer Fire Dept, Box 406, Severn NC 27877 or the Memorial Fund, Severn Baptist Church, Box 502, Severn NC. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Melvin Edgar Mann | |---------|-------------------------------------| | Age | 87 years | | Birth | 1 March 1928; Northampton County NC | | Death | 4 October 2015; Boykins VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------|---------------| | Melvin Edgar Mann | Decedent | Boykins VA | | Sylvia Davis Mann | Spouse | Unknown | | Diane M. Francis | Child | Capron VA | | Melvin E. Mann, Jr. | Child | Richmond VA | | J. Michael Mann | Child | Boykins VA | | Angie F. Floyd | Grandchild | Chesapeake VA | | Vernie W. Francis, III | Grandchild | Capron VA | | Maggie M. Puckette | Grandchild | Richmond VA | | Molly K. Mann | Grandchild | Chesapeake VA | | M. Cole Mann | Grandchild | Boykins VA | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Melvin Edgar Mann was born on 1 March 1928 in Northampton County NC. 2. He passed away on 4 October 2015, at the age of 87. 3. Farming was his lifelong passion, and he had various business interests. 4. He was a deacon and an active member of Severn Baptist Church. 5. Melvin enjoyed traveling and was a licensed private pilot.