Perry Lee Mann

Perry Lee Mann of Opelika, Alabama died on February 8, 2025 while a resident at St. Martin’s in the Pines, Birmingham, Alabama. He was 85 years old - - born on January 24, 1940. Perry was raised and lived in Opelika and graduated from Clift Hare High School in 1958. He later earned a technical degree in industrial manufacturing. During his career, he worked in many industries around the Southeast managing employees. He received several awards for his managerial skills and as a MATCO Distributor. Upon his retirement, he moved from Gadsden, Alabama back home to Opelika in 2010. In retirement, he worked part-time driving buses for Auburn University and Auburn City Schools.

Perry enjoyed baseball, fishing, hunting, Auburn University sports and sitting on his porch feeling the warmth of the sun while watching the day go by. He was an avid reader, especially western novels by Louis L’ Amour and his “pocket bible.” Perry was a faithful believer in Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior.

Perry was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. They were his greatest love. “Pops” attended many dance recitals, baseball games, football games, pageants, birthday parties and graduations. He was always the most vocal person in attendance when it came to supporting his “grands.”

Perry was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lee Mann and Annie Bell Mann; brothers, Huey Andrew Mann and Henry Earl Mann; sister, Betty Mann Coombs; son, David Perry Mann, and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth K. Mann. He is survived by his sons, Ted L. Mann (Venita), Victor D. Mann, Jamey S. Mann and Robert B. Mann (Alexandra); brother, Noyle Mann; and sister-in-law, Maxine A. Mann, as well as grandchildren, Lacey M. Woodroof (Tom), Nathaniel B. Mann (Liz), Kelsey M. Long (Tyler), Dylan D. Mann (April), Zachary S. Mann (Brogan), Nicholas B. Mann, Austin T. Mann (Lauren), Megan M. Fowler (Steven), Sydney M. Cagle (Cameron), Jacob L. Mann, Olivia G. Mann, Jackson L. Mann and Sabrina R. Mann; and great-grandchildren, Lilly S. Drake, Ambrose Munsey-Mann, Ruby B. Fowler, Rowan Fowler, Ellis K. Mann and Charlotte M. Long, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Perry’s family is grateful for the care he received from the nurses, aides and staff of St. Martin’s and Comapssus Hospice Care, especially their “patience” and kindness.

Last but not least, a special “thank you” to Fay Parker, a dear and devoted friend to Perry these last many years that he lived in Opelika. He treasured their many daily talks, her Sunday meals and more recently the heartwarming cards, letters and devotional inserts she sent to him while he was a resident at St. Martin’s.

A funeral service will take place on February 14, 2025 at Jeffcoat - Trant Funeral Home, Opelika, Alabama. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. followed by a service at 3:00 p.m. and burial thereafter in Garden Hills Cemetery, Opelika, Alabama.

In lieu of flowers, Perry’s family requests donations be made to your local homeless shelter of choice. “Pops” always valued and appreciated a roof over his head and a good meal.