Mr. Charles Lee Mann, Sr., age 85, of Sanford, was called to his eternal home on his birthday Sunday, November 15, 2015.

He was born in Lee County on November 15, 1930 to the late Hammett Glasgow Mann and Lizzie Lee Todd Mann.  Charles Lee was a lifetime member of Jonesboro United Methodist Church serving on numerous committees during his lifetime.  He was active within the Democratic Party. He served on the Selected Service Board and was past chairperson of the Airport Authority.  His career spanned many years, having worked his way from a Parole Field Officer to Chairperson of the Parole Commission in Raleigh before his retirement and received the Long Leaf Pine award.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Bess Plyler Mann; two sons Charles Lee Mann, Jr. “Chuck” and wife Peggy of Sanford, William G. Mann and wife Judy of Clayton; brother Johnny Mann of Atlantic Beach, FL; sister Margaret Cox of Sanford; grandchildren Ashley Matsik, Laurel Billings, Clarke Mann, Mackenzie Mann, Will Mann, Patrick Mann and Kyle Mann; and two great-grandchildren Malli Matsik and Camden Billings.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 18, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Wesley Center of Jonesboro United Methodist Church and at other times at the home of Chuck and Peggy Mann.  A memorial service will be Thursday, November 19th at 1:00 PM at Jonesboro United Methodist Church with Rev. Andi Woodhouse and Jonathan Yarboro officiating.

Memorials may be made to Jonesboro United Methodist Church, 407 West Main Street, Sanford, NC 27332.

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