Linwood Mann Jr.

Linwood C. Mann Jr. HAYES - Linwood Credle Mann Jr., 79, died Sept. 1, 2010 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. He was born in South Mills, N.C., and graduated from Maury High School, Norfolk. He served his country with distinction in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from Globe Iron Construction Company of Norfolk as a steel estimator after 40 years. Linwood was a member of Khedive Shrine Temple and a Mason of the Elizabeth Lodge No. 34, AF&AM, Norfolk. Linwood was a talented wood craftsman and restored a 1957 Chris Craft boat that he named "Always Wanted One." He was passionate about World War II history, and restored a World War II Jeep that he loved to drive. He was very family oriented and loved spending time with his grandson. Linwood was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Linwood C. Sr. and Ruth T. Mann; and brother, Robert Mann. He is survived by his loving wife,Marlene L. Mann; daughter, Cynthia Walton and husband Steve; son,Mark L. Mann and wife Billie; grandson, Mark Mann Jr.; sister, Sara; and his faithful canine buddy "Credle." A graveside service with military honors officiated by the Rev. Marion P. White will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery, 5555 New Point Comfort Hwy., Susan, VA 23163. Friends are asked to assemble at the cemetery. In memory of Linwood C. Mann Jr. memorial donations may be given to The National World War II Museum, Tribute Gift, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 528-1944 or Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Combat Casualty Financial Assistance, 875 N. Randolph St., Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203. Arrangements by Hogg Funeral Home and Crematory, Gloucester Point.