Keith Lewis Mann

Wilson - Funeral Services for Mr. Keith Lewis "Jack" Mann, 88 of Wilson are scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Monday, October 11, 2021 at Alexander Gray Funeral Home Chapel in Wilson with Rev. Jason Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Hewitt Cemetery. Services are under the care and direction of Alexander Gray Funeral Home in Wilson.

Keith was born May 12, 1933 in Florence, KS to the late Mr. Ralph L. Mann and Mrs. Agnes M. (Watchoske) Mann. He departed from this life on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at his home in Wilson.

Keith was raised in Kansas, graduating from Sylvia High School in 1951. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1953 and went around the world on the USS Hornet. He completed his service on March 3, 1955 in San Diego, CA. Keith and Masil A. Hall were united in marriage on March 6, 1955 in Pamona, CA and they made their home in Kansas for 5 years where he worked in the oilfield.

In May 1955, Keith went to work for Shell Oil Company. He transferred to the Dillard, OK gasoline plant in 1960. They transferred from the plant at Dillard to Leveland, TX for 3 1/2 years. Keith retired in May 1989 after 34 years with Shell. He loved being outside on their farm, raising cattle and chickens. Masil was his loving caregiver for over 10 years after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

Preceding him in death was his father in 1965; mother in 2001; his only sibling, a sister, Lorrine Thompson, Lorrine's husband, Lavon; mother in law, Ailene Hall in 1985; father in law, Paul Hall in 1992; sisters in law, Nadine Hunt and husband Bill, Maxine Hultman, and Lavonne Smith; and a brother in law, Tom Hall and wife Ada.

Keith is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, 7 months, and 1 day, Masil "Butch"; children, Tresa Carlile and husband Pete, twins, Janet Goates and husband Mark and Jack Mann and wife Renee'; brother in law, Ezra Smith; 7 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and by a host of other family and friends.

Masil and the family want to express their heartfelt love and gratitude for the exceptional care from Keith's Cross Timbers Team, Georgia, Julene, Crystal, Shelia, Dr. Southward, plus others who stepped in when needed.

Pallbearers will be Terrell Tucker, Tom Hall, Jr., Tommy Snow, Sharla Carlile, Billy Joe Wilkinson, and Rodney Wharton.

Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. at Alexander Gray Funeral Home.

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