District Elder James E. Manns

MANNS, District Elder James E. - Age 69, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his residence. Family hour 10:00 AM Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Greater Bible Way Temple, 1180 N. Perry St., Pontiac, MI. with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM District Elder Melvin Davis, Eulogist Bishop Kenneth Brown, officiating. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, G-4200 Belford Rd., Holly, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Saturday. District Elder Manns will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and mat be viewed from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Friday. District Elder James E. Manns, 69 of Mt. Morris, Michigan, made his transition on Saturday June 24, 2023, peacefully at his residence. He was born on March 1, 1954 in Kankakee, Illinois to the late Thomas Lee Manns and Texannie Aikins. Elder Manns professed his faith in Jesus Christ and attended Southeast Christian Church under the leadership of Bishop Kenneth Brown. Elder James Manns was a dedicated member who was filled with the precious gift of the Holy Ghost. During his tenure he served in several capacities, which includes Sunday School Teacher, Men’s Choir Director and Usher Board Member. He also held several positions in the Northern District Council Men’s Ministry, one being the President of the Men’s Ministry. In 2010 he was elected as the Pastor of Greater Bible Way Temple in Pontiac, Michigan. Elder Manns attended Kirkman Technical High School to study Auto Mechanics and this is where his love for auto repair began. He was an outstanding mechanic, who could tell you what was wrong with any car just by listening to the sound of it. Elder James Manns worked for General Motors for 30 years, a few of his positions included a machine repairman, electrician and a supervisor of the skills trades maintenance department. His ambitiousness and love for work lead him to owning his own business, JEMS Security Lighting and Home Improvement. Elder Manns was a very influential person, who was highly regarded by his family and friends. He was known to be very stylish, tactful and his personality was extremely captivating. Memories of Elder James E. Manns will forever be cherished by his loving, beautiful and devoted wife, Linda Manns of Mt. Morris, MI; loving children, James Manns Jr. of Bay City, MI, Quincy Manns, Courtney Manns both of Thompson Station, TN, Jacoby (Audrina) Manns of Flint, MI, Marco Manns of Thompson Station, TN, Shaniqua Manns of Mount Morris, MI, Sharda Manns of Thompson Station, TN, Tremayne Baker of Flint, MI and Kimtoya Thomas of Toledo, OH; 2 sisters, Helen Manns and Patricia Manns, both of Flint, MI; brother, Frank Manns of Chattanooga, TN; 3 sisters-in-law, Pearlie Allen of Farmington Hills, MI, Gloria Smith and Julia Brown, both of Flint, MI; 5 brothers-in-law, Richard Baker, Taylor Baker, both of Flint, Larry Baker of Columbus, OH and Kelvin (Djarlene) of Humble, TX and Gideon Williams; 34 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special nephew, Shaker (Candis) Manns and the Greater Bible Way Temple Church family and friend, Bobby Clemons. Elder Manns was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Lee Manns and Texannie Aikins; 6 siblings, Ethel Clark, Mary Threlkeld, Doc Aikins, John Aikins, Ami Moore and Rosalind Manns; mother and father-in-law, Richard and Lizzie Baker; 2 sisters-in-laws, Delilah Guess and Linetta Williams

District Elder James E. Manns

March 1, 1954 - June 24, 2023