Rick Mann
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Mr. John Richard Mann, 72, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Atrium Health- Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Memorial services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, October 24 at Heritage Funeral Home in Indian Trail, NC.
Mr. Mann (formerly of Kenner, LA) was born on May 14, 1948 in Jacksonville, FL to the late John Richard and Marion Neuburger Mann. Rick grew up in Tampa, Florida and graduated from HB Plant High School in the Class of 1967. He later graduated from the University of North Florida. He went on to join the United State Marine Corps and was a Veteran of Vietnam. He enjoyed reading and was a founding member of the Kenner Literary Guild in Kenner, LA. Rick was an avid fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, New Orleans Saints, and his beloved Florida Gators. He loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Mann. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Olivia Fernandez Mann of Monroe, NC; daughters, Melissa Mann Heape (Ryan) of Winter Garden, FL and Natalie Mann Rullo (Matthew) of Indian Trail, NC; sisters, Linda Rolen (Jim) of Atlanta, GA and Judy Pruitt (Charlie) of Las Vegas, NV; brother, Charles Mann (Trish) of Baton Rouge, LA; and grandchildren, Carter Michael Rullo of Indian Trail, Margaux Anne Heape of Winter Garden, FL, Logan John Rullo of Indian Trail, NC, and Brooks Matthew Rullo of Indian Trail, NC. Rick is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project by visiting www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.