William Russell Mann

William Russell “Bill” Mann, 81 of Sparkman was born on November 7, 1940 and passed away surrounded by his family on January 30, 2022. He was the son of Spruell and Sadie Motes Mann.
He was a retired truck driver and equipment operator for over 60 years. He was a member of Holly Springs Methodist Church. He was proceeded in death by his parents, a sister Wanda Jean Mann Sims, and a brother John Delmer Mann.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Doris Ann DeLamar Mann; sons, Mark and Sherry Mann, Steve and Lynn Mann, and Mike and Kristi Mann all of Sparkman. He was known as Pop to seven grandchildren Russ, Jordan, Kayla, Kyle, Morgan, Madison, Dawson, and fifteen great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; one sister, Jessie Lynn Mann New of Arkadelphia and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 2 PM at Holly Springs Baptist Church. There will be a visitation at 1 PM until time of service. Officiating the services will be Pastor Terry Bunnell and Pastor David Dillard. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sardis Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce.