Clyde Herman Mann, 83, passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at his home in Fairfax Station, Va.
Clyde was born in Gate City, Va., on July 7, 1932, and later moved with his parents, Anna Mae Mann and Claude Dexter Estep, to Elizabethton, Tenn. He attended Elizabethton High School and graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1956. He was in the marching band, which he enjoyed immensely, but often regretted his choice of instrument, the tuba, particularly during parades. After college he was drafted into the Army, which brought him to the Washington DC area.
While in the Army, Clyde met Patricia Hawkins, whom he later wed in Rockville, Md. They bought a house in Alexandria, later moved to Springfield and eventually settled in Fairfax Station. Clyde had a thirst for knowledge, enjoyed traveling throughout the world with good friends and loved working in the garden.
Clyde was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Ann Mann, of 46 years, and his parents.
Clyde is survived by his son, Douglas A. Mann (Katharine) of Springfield; grandchildren, Jessica W. Mann and Charles L. Mann; and his treasured companion of many years, Homa Anderson.
A memorial service will be held at New Hope Church in Lorton, Va., on Saturday, February 20, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Lorton Community Action Center, P.O. Box 154, Lorton, VA 22199 or Clubhouse Guatemala Mission House at: www.clubhouseguatemala.com.
Colonial Funeral Home, Leesburg, Va., is in charge. www.colonialfuneralhome.com