Edward Marvin Mann

Edward M. Mann, 84, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016, at Allen County Regional Hospital.

Edward was born September 16, 1932, in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of Merrall and Elizabeth (Moore) Mann. He grew up in the Atlanta area and went to Tech High before graduating from Avondale High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He attended Georgia State University and earned his Bachelor's degree, later becoming a certified public accountant. He was a partner in the firm Russell and Mann, CPA from 1970 - 2000. 

In 2000, Edward moved to Iola when he married Mary Ann (Smith) Taylor. He attended Wesley United Methodist Church in Iola.

Edward enjoyed playing bridge, watching the Atlanta Braves and the Kansas City Royals play baseball, Kansas Jayhawks basketball, and Georgia Tech and Atlanta Falcons football.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Mann; one son, Tim Mann & his wife, Elaine and their children, Sarah and Phoebe of Largo, FL; his brother Hunter Mann and wife, Paula of Covington, GA; Five step-children, Tony Leavitt & wife, Barbara of Iola, Terry Coomes & husband, Rick of St. Paul, KS, Tina Stanley & husband, Jack of Lane, KS, Martin Taylor & wife, Janalin of Las Vegas, NV, and Michael Taylor & wife, Terry of Iola; 12 step-grandchildren; 15 step great-grandchildren; 11 nieces and nephews.

Edward was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Thomas Mann, son Joseph Mann and sister Charlotte Demarest.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 11, 2016 at Floral Hills Cemetery in Tucker, GA. Services will be handled by A.S. Turner in Decatur. 

Funeral Home:
A. S. Turner & Sons
2773 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA
30033