J. B. Mann

J. B. Mann finished a courageous battle with multiple myeloma Monday July 9, 2012. J. B. was born in Oklahoma City on December 16, 1938. He attended Texas Tech University, achieved designation as a Certified Financial Planner and served as an insurance agent with Germania for over 36 years. J. B. married Pauline Hatchett August 15, 1959. . J. B. maintained a life long love of sacred music and was privileged to serve as Minister of Music at Parkway Drive Baptist Church, Melonie Park Baptist Church and New Home Baptist Church. He led music services at many revivals and sang at numerous weddings and funerals in Lubbock and surrounding communities. He was Music Director of the Downtown Bible Class. J. B. actively supported Gideons International and served as a member of the Wayland University Advisory Board, Lubbock campus. Also he was a board member of the Gilbert Herrera Evangelistic Association. J. B. enjoyed drinking coffee with friends and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. J. B. is survived by his wife, Pauline; son, Kirk, wife Gena and children Ryan, Kyle and Rachel; son, Keith, wife Lori and children Austin and Parker; daughter, Tina Wilkerson; brother Chuck and wife June. J. B. was predeceased by his parents, J. B. and Dott Mann. Scott Fillingim, Brent Hatchett, Greg Hatchett, Roy Horton, Ryan Mann and David Wilkerson will serve as pallbearers. J. B. was a man of unparalled faith and integrity. He kept a case of New Testaments in his truck and gently and graciously shared his faith with others in what he termed “divine appointments.” His battle with cancer demonstrated a living illustration of grace in adversity which provided an inspiration to all who knew him. The Mann family is especially grateful for the exceptional medical care J. B. received from Dr. Everardo Cobos and his team at the Southwest Cancer Center, as well as and Dr. Mike Ragain and his associates at University Medical Center. The family will receive visitors Thursday evening July 12 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Sanders Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church. Memorials may be sent to Gideons International, P. O. Box 2981, Lubbock, TX 79408.

J. B. Mann

December 16, 1938 - July 9, 2012