Celebrating the Life of
James Mann
January 20, 1944 — July 13, 2024
Obituary
James Ivan Mann was born January 20, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas. He died of natural causes on July 13, 2024, in Tulsa, OK. He is the youngest child of John Graham Mann and Mollie Lou Mann. He was preceded in death by his siblings Richard, Mona, and Mary.
He is survived by his wife Melodie of 56 years; his brother Dan with wife Margaret; three sons Tim, Greg, and Darin; seven grandchildren: Christina with husband John, Grace, Katherine, Abigail, Madeline, Jackson, and Evelyn; and two great-grandchildren: Theo and Penelope.
Jim married Melodie Sharlane Church on December 30, 1967, at Sharp Chapel on the TU campus in Tulsa, OK. He was baptized in 1969 as a member of the Radio Church of God in Oklahoma City and was a deacon since 1994. Jim was a devoted husband and father and faithful brother in Christ who was always active in serving and organizing camps, events, and trips. He was an Engineer and small business owner with a big heart, helping many of his fellow man and visiting the needy in trials.
Tim, Greg, and Darin Mann
Services
Memorial Service (In-Person)
Thursday, July 18, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Central Time
3210 South 113th West Ave. Sand Springs, Ok
Dinner with Family and Guests to follow
Memories and Condolences
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Uncle Jim in 1958. I have so many fond memories of my Uncle Jim, starting early, all the way through my life. He was there to take my sister and I boating and swimming and was always a very strong male role model in my life. His bright smile and warm heart will be missed. Love Iris
he loved playing with the grandkids and they adored him
to say that Dad set a high standard of what it means to be a man, husband, and father is a gross understatement. He loved, provided, protected, and sacrificed for all. He’s an inspiration of what it means to be a godly man. I want to be better because of him. I thank our Heavenly Father for my father.
papa jim always gave the sweetest hugs ! love you papa jim 🩷
Boating with dad in South Carolina just a few months ago. we saw the most beautiful rainbow that day. Dad was the boat king. He taught so many people to ski and pulled us around the lake all day long.
Our friend of thirty one years is gone and we'll miss him. But, we know to "be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" and in that we rejoice. He was our friend, older brother, and example in Christ. We greatly appreciate his example of service in the church and hospitality to others. We have many great memories of the gatherings at Jim and Melody's house in Sand Springs, the ski trips they hosted for the teens, and the card games at their house in the evenings. A life of joy and service and then to be present with the Lord. How does it get any better than that?
Papa was always taking me on new experiences as a child. I road my first horse with him at 4 years old and traveled all over the US with him and Mimi as a kid. To say he will be missed is an understatement. I’ll love you forever Papa Jim.
Jim Mann was a faithful servant of God. He was a confident, positive person who tried to see the best in other people. Jim sincerely loved his wife and sons and full family. He also loved his church family. He was active in serving in the church in many areas and taking on projects. Jim enjoyed giving messages at church and always had one available. In healthier times his energy levels were remarkably high allowing him to travel a lot with family and friends. Jim has finished his race and was faithful to the end. A crown is awaiting him. He will be missed. Stan and Denise Hopper
Uncle Jim was an amazing man. He was always there for me no matter what. I may have not been able to go see him or vice versa but we talked over the phone. He will be truly missed. He was very well loved. I'm sorry to my Aunt and his boys. You are all in my prayers. Christy Myrick
Was my honor,and pleasure to know jim over 55 or 56yrs.We had alot of history together with our famlies over the years.When i got the word he was gone,it took alot of air out of my sails so to speak.Our friendship remained strong through the good,and bad times.I will miss my super friend.My love to all the Mann family,and friends may God make you stronger through this trial. Chris james
My dad taught me what it was to be a man - sacrifice self for the comfort and care of others through physical and emotional support of those weaker than yourself and being their advocate.
Instructions: Feel free to leave special memories, comments, and photos about Jim. These may be used in the memorial service, but please limit comments to 1 paragraph. Cards and Flowers can be sent to Jim and Melodie’s home address at: 4304 Greentree way, Sand Springs, Ok 74063. Preferably, scroll down for donations that can be made to organizations that promote legislation protecting informed consent, medical freedom, and represent people injured by medical interventions who are often ignored, gaslit, unrepresented, and uncared for: Informed Consent Action Network (icandecide.org); Front Line Covid-19 Critical Care Alliance (FLCCC.net); React19 (React19.org). Thanks so much!
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