L.W. Mann

L. W. Mann, age 93, passed away and into heaven on April 15, 2026.

A native Texan, he was born on July 20, 1932, in Wise County’s Deep Creek Community to Mary and Frank Mann, both from local pioneer families. He married Patsy (Pat) Underwood in Weatherford, Texas, on May 7, 1950; their marriage lasted until her passing on August 4, 2008.

He was a member of the Alvord Baptist Church of Alvord, Texas.

L. W. was a lifelong farmer, dairy farmer, and rancher who cared deeply for animals. He ran two boot and shoe repair businesses in Wise County and, with Pat, enjoyed collecting Colorado aspen wood to craft handsome furniture.

A humble man, L. W. lived his life with integrity. Those left to cherish his memory are his two sons, Rusty and wife Monica and Tim and wife Vicki, his four grandsons, Shawn and wife Jodi, Scott and wife Anne, Jesi and wife Summer and Cory. His six great-grandchildren, Brady, Karly, Max, Leo, Willow and Hazle.

Graveside service will be held at Deep Creek Cemetery on Sunday at 2 PM with visitation at 12 PM at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

In lieu of flowers you may send donations to Deep Creek Cemetery Association, 2121 Hickory Street, Rhome, TX 76078.