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John Wann Obituary
Visitation is today at Natchez Trace Funeral Home in Madison from 5pm-8pm and again 1 hour prior to the 2pm Chapel service on Saturday. Interment will be in Natchez Trace Memorial Park Cemetery.
Born January 14, 1920 in Magazine, Arkansas to the late Laura Heathcoat Wann and the late Roy Clinton Wann, he was the third of four children. His family moved to western Oklahoma and lived through the Dust Bowl event of the 1930s. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, Horse Drawn Artillery, in September, 1941, serving in Europe with the Third Army, 250th Field Artillery Battalion, which reportedly fired the first field artillery onto German soil.
He was honorably discharged in November 1945 and returned to his home of Elk City, Oklahoma. He moved to Madison in 1952 where he lived the remainder of his life, serving as Madison Alderman for several years. He was a devout Christian, member of Highland Colony Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir and participated in the Sills Adult Men Sunday School Class, and enjoyed the company of fellow soldiers at 250th FABn.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy; daughter, Vicki Ferrell Jefcoat of Madison; sons, Mike Wann (Brenda) of Jackson and Phillip Wann (Susan) of Buda, Tx; sister, Beryl Bitzer (Bob) of Moorhead, MN; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews.
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Steve Candler
August 18, 2010
Sincere condolences to the entire Wann family. Mr Wann was a great man who always said what he felt and did what he said he would do. He made quite an impression on me when I met him in the early 70's while attending college in Jackson, and working with his son Phillip. After weekend photography forays around the Reservoir, we'd end up at the Wann's house for sodas and conversation, and he'd always have a great tale to tell, or great advice to share. Every lawn mower in Madison probably has his tool marks on the engine and everyone who met him will remember him forever. I wish we could have shared a few more cold drinks the last few (too many) years.
randy cox
August 9, 2010
My best wishes to the Wann family from this Yankee. I only met the senior Mr. Wann once but I've heard stories, both endearing and a litle less so, for more than 30 years since i first met his son in mid-January 1976 when we both started working as photographers for the competing Jackson dailies. I do hope he's in a better place now where he can run around bare-footed, beverage in hand telling stories to all his new buds about the antics of his kids and what Presidential material they all were. I tip my hat to you, sir!
Dennis Heckler
August 6, 2010
My condolences to the Wann family. I have had the privilege of meeting Mr. Wann through his son and my good friend, Mike. Mr. Wann was warm and gracious man and will be missed dearly by all who know him.
Guinevere Young
August 6, 2010
I am thinking of and praying for you in Mr. Wann's death. May long-time precious memories give you comfort. My two deceased brothers Brand Lee and Andy John, sister Bula Gayle, and I were school mates of you Wanns and Bitzers. God bless!!
Guinevere Jenkins Young
MRHS Class of 1970
August 6, 2010
Our love and prayers go out to the Wann family. Mr. Wann was a wonderful man and we were all blessed in knowing him. God bless!
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Judy Ryerson Jones
August 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow. I feel so fortunate to have known Mr. Wann. He was a wonderful man and a true friend to my family. I will never forget his wonderful smile.
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