Paul Joseph Mann was born December 30,1947 in Dallas Texas, to Henry Joseph and Frances Lee Mann. Paul graduated Fair Park High School in 1965 and completed two years of undergraduate study at Louisiana State University, Shreveport (LSUS). While attending college Paul worked for Greers Reproduction and Pak-A-Sak. A printer by trade, Paul worked at Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant operated by Morton Thiokol and later worked at Red River Piggly Wiggly. Paul retired from Berg's Wholesale Battery. Paul's hobbies included archery, computers, and Paul had a tremendous love for horses and sports, especially LSU football. Paul also enjoyed traveling to places inside and outside of the United States, a favorite being a trip he took to Jamaica. Paul is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James Thomas and John Willard. Those left to mourn his passing include two sisters, Linda Johnson of Shreveport, Connie McCall and husband Bill of Benton, AR and one brother, William E. (Bill) Mann and wife Rose of Dothan, AL. Nephews are Michael Johnson, Carl Mann and wife April, Don Mann and wife Ashia, Sean McCall and Jacob McCall. Nieces are Julia Buyle and husband Kenny, and Lindsay McCall. Paul is also remembered by close friends.