J.C. Mann

J.C. Mann, 82, of Kingsport, died Saturday night, December 23, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Sullivan County, he had resided there his entire life. He retired from Holston Defense Corp. in 1998 after over 25 years of service. He was a Baptist. J.C. loved to ride his motorcycle, going to the Senior Citizens Center, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Louise Mann.

J.C. is survived by his sons, Jim Mann and wife Eva of Kingsport, and Todd Mann of Kingsport; and grandson, Dylan Mann and fiancé Savannah Marlow.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport.

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport with Pastor Larry Tolley officiating.

Burial will follow at Vermont United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jim Mann, Todd Mann, Dylan Mann, Henry Shell, Anthony Dickens, and David Bear.