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Donnie Mann Obituary
August 11, 1952 -
January 29, 2025
CHURCH HILL – Donnie Ray "Red Dog" Mann, 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his residence.
Donnie was born on August 11, 1952, in Kingsport, TN to his parents Melvin and Violet (Horton) Mann. Donnie was a carpenter and retired from Partners Industrial. He was a loving father, grandfather, and friend to many and known to almost everyone as "Red Dog".
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Connie (Thomas) Mann; son, Charles Steven "Steve" Brown; and his brother, Jim Mann.
Donnie is survived by his son, Micheal Brown (Tracy); grandchildren, Jessie Dockery (Brandon), Dakota Brown (Kyli), Dillon Turnmire, and Sarah Turnmire; several greatgrandchildren; special friends, Dennis Dewald and Doug Dewald; as well as many dear friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Johnson-Arrowood Funeral Home with Pastor Truman Ferguson officiating.
To leave an online message for the Brown family, please visit us at www.johnsonarrowood.com.
Johnson-Arrowood Funeral Home of Church Hill is honored to serve the Mann family.
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Rick Wright
January 31, 2025
I had many happy days and fun times with Red Dog during my teenage years. He was a great guy and a hard worker, never had a harsh word for anyone, my deepest condolences to all his family! Rest High on that Mountain; ole friend!
Marvin and Sherry Hall
January 31, 2025
Donnie was a good man he loved his family and friends.Fly high my friend you will be missed.
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