Donald Mann
Donald Mann, 81, of Independence, MO, passed away February 4, 2020. Services will be on Thursday, February 13th at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO, with visitation at 12:00 p.m., Memorial service at 1:00 p.m., followed by Inurnment with Military Honors in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 6800 W 93rd St., Overland Park, KS 66212.
Donald was born October 26, 1938 in Stanberry, MO to Clifford & Helen (Wilson) Mann. He served 2 years in the U.S. Army and was stationed Ft. Carson, CO. Donald owned and operated Mann Speed Specialty for 48 years. He was a King City, MO High School graduate. Donald was King City High School Football 1956-1957 Missouri All Conference. He was a winning Marksman on the U.S. Army shooting team and made the front cover of the Army’s Stars & Stripes Magazine. He was also a winning national drag racer and set 57 National records in the American Hot Rod Association Drag Racing.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Linda Mann; and sister, Dixie Brown.
He is survived by 2 sons: Eric Mann and Dana Mann (Julia), both of Independence, MO; 1 grandson, Ryan Mann; 3 granddaughters: Megan Mann, Katilynn Stevens, and Jessica McCannon; 1 great-granddaughter, Hadlee; and 1 sister, Delores Kline.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441