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George Mann Obituary
November 2, 1953 - March 8, 2022
"Yes, I'm the Roofer", Winston Mann, 68 died Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Winston was born in Campbell County on November 2, 1953, to the late George Willie Mann and Susie Monroe Mann.
Winston "Broda" is survived by three sisters, Pat M. Hamlette (Larry), Carolyn M. Brown, and Rachel Mann; special friend, Shelia Moorman; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Winston was preceded in death by two brothers, Russell Edward Mann and William Kenneth Mann. Winston was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church where he accepted Christ at the age of 9 years old.
Upon graduation from Rustburg High School in 1972, he worked at Lynchburg Foundry for about two years. While there he would work by day learning and training to partnership in the roofing business which lasted about 48 years. This is proof "When you do what you love you've never worked a day in your life."
Winston was an avid lover of Harley Davidson motorcycles and his biker friends. He loved traveling to Sturgis, N.D. every March for the Harley Davidson Rally as able. Also, Winston became known for his tremendous Christmas displays and having "Santa Claus" on stand-by for the children as they admired the display, etc. with Santa handing out candy canes and sharing the moment.
Winston was quick to meet new friends and always liked to shoot the breeze whenever possible. He was widely known and loved by family and friends. We all will miss him.
Funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Jeffress Funeral Home Chapel in Brookneal with the Rev. Mike Dodson and the Rev. Scot Wade. Interment will follow in the Tree of Life Cemetery in Altavista. Public viewing will begin on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 1 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Those wishing to make memorials, consider "Toys for Tots", 900 Church Street, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502. Phone number (434) 856-2489. Condolences may be expressed at www.JeffressFuneralHome.com
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Teresa Dalton
March 13, 2022
Winston was a kind and loving soul. His love for Christmas and children was amazing. We always took our grandchildren by his house at Christmas. One year he came over and spoke to my husband calling him by name. My grandchildren looked at each other with big eyes and said "that's the real Santa he knows papa's name". It was priceless. Rest in peace Winston. You will be missed by many.
HUGH Turman Henderson
March 13, 2022
Winton was a good friend and a RED DEVil Class of 1972
Sleep well my Friend till we meet again
Turman Henderson Class of 74
Scott Thomas
March 12, 2022
Winston was a very nice man. We went to his house numerous times to see the Christmas display, and he would greet us and let us walk around to look at the stuff.
Gloria Totty
March 12, 2022
Rip sweet neighbor, I'll always remember your beautiful Christmas cheer and your love for children
Sharon Brooks
March 12, 2022
To the family and friends of Winston so sorry for your loss. I met Winston back in October 2020 when my friend Roger rented from him. He always had a smile on his face. Prayers! R.I.P. Winston
Gale Farmer
March 12, 2022
So sorry to the family of a hard working man . Winston will be missed by me and others no more pain RIP friend.
Brenda Driskill
March 12, 2022
Prayers for your family for comfort peace and strength during this sad time.
Roger and Brenda Driskill
Linda Dalton Seacrist
March 12, 2022
It saddens me to hear of Winston passing, been knowing him all my life. He was a great man. Never forget his passion for Christmas and his beautiful home inside out. My heart goes out to his family.
Mike Hammock
March 12, 2022
I will surely miss his smile and wave when I passed his house or he passed mine. Super nice person and great guy. RIP Winston!
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