John Michael "Mike" Mann

John Michael “Mike” Mann, age 59 of Paris, TN, died, Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at his residence.

He retired from Milan Express after many years as a logistics coordinator.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Paris.  He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Mike enjoyed his friends and times at Jack’s Pool Room where he was known as “Candy-Man.”  He enjoyed motorcycles, boating, fishing, and playing the guitar.

Mike was born February 18, 1963, in Henry County, TN, to the late John T. Mann and the late Janice “Bitty” Maxedon Mann.

He was married December 6, 1986, to Jamie Spicer Mann, who survives, of Paris.

Along with his wife, he is also survived by one daughter, Amy (Michael) Williams of Paris; one son, Matt Mann of Paris; his mother-in-law, Betty Noss of Paris; three grandchildren, Madison Williams, Bailey Williams, and Jackson Williams all of Paris; his special friend who was like a brother, James “Jim” Travis of Knoxville, TN; and a large extended family.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St, Paris, TN.  Memorial visitation will be Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at Ridgeway Funeral Home, with the memorial service beginning at 2:00 pm at Ridgeway Funeral Home with Rev. Joy Weathersbee & Cliff Evans officiating.

Named as honorary pallbearers are James “Jim” Travis, Mike’s friends at Jack’s Pool Room and his Kentucky Lake friends.

Burial of cremains will be in Palestine Cemetery in Paris, TN.

Memorials may be made to the Mike Mann Family, c/o Ridgeway Funeral Home, PO Box 788, Paris, TN 38242.