Mr. Gann was born March 20, 1939 in Lafayette to the late Loyd Cecil Gann and Dova Mary Shoulders Gann. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by daughter, Tena Johnson; and sisters, Mable Neill, Thelma Satterfield, Sue Gann, and Ruth Carter. He is survived by wife of 55 years, Nancy Bates Gann; sons, Mike O. Gann (Rebecca) of Gallatin and Glenn N. Gann (Kimberly) of Oakdale, TN; 9 grandchildren, Hannah K. Gann, Noah J. Gann, Aaron B. Johnson, Nevaeh R. Gann, Sarah M. Buell, Jay Arwood, Harley Arwood, Hope Hudson, and Troy Johnson; and 5 great grandchildren, Jordan Dice, Liberty Dice, Dillon Hartman, Bella Hartman, and Bexley E. Johnson. Mr. Gann retired from the Tennessee Division of Forestry as a crew leader after 35 years of service, included in his service, he portrayed “Smokey the Bear” to teach children about forest fire safety. He also farmed all of his life. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com. Family Heritage Funeral Home has been honored with arrangements.
Mr. Gann was born March 20, 1939 in Lafayette to the late Loyd Cecil Gann and Dova Mary Shoulders Gann. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by daughter, Tena Johnson; and sisters, Mable Neill, Thelma Satterfield, Sue Gann, and Ruth Carter. He is survived by wife of 55 years, Nancy Bates Gann; sons, Mike O. Gann (Rebecca) of Gallatin and Glenn N. Gann (Kimberly) of Oakdale, TN; 9 grandchildren, Hannah K. Gann, Noah J. Gann, Aaron B. Johnson, Nevaeh R. Gann, Sarah M. Buell, Jay Arwood, Harley Arwood, Hope Hudson, and Troy Johnson; and 5 great grandchildren, Jordan Dice, Liberty Dice, Dillon Hartman, Bella Hartman, and Bexley E. Johnson. Mr. Gann retired from the Tennessee Division of Forestry as a crew leader after 35 years of service, included in his service, he portrayed “Smokey the Bear” to teach children about forest fire safety. He also farmed all of his life. Online condolences may be submitted at familyheritagefh.com. Family Heritage Funeral Home has been honored with arrangements.
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