Rev. Gerald Junior Mann, age 79, of Murphy, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at his home. He was born on March 13, 1945, to the late William A.J. Mann and Dorothy Louise Peavy Mann. Gerald was a member of Fields of the Wood Church of God of Prophecy, where he retired from ministry. He was a faithful minister of God's Word to many congregations for over 48 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He worked for more than 60 years as a drywall finisher.

Gerald is survived by his loving wife, Lynda Mann; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Mary Mann and Scott and Linda Mann; granddaughter, Kristy Mann; great-grandchildren, Adan Hickey and Melody Hickey; brother Ricky Mann; sister, Barbara Cooper; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 2:00 PM from the Akins-Cobb Copperhill Chapel. Scott Mann, Jerry Morrow, and Kathy Jones will officiated. Music wasa provided by Janice Reid. Interment followed in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. The family visited with friends at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

Condolences may be left for the family online at www.akinscobb.com.

Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Copperhill has been entrusted with these arrangements.