Bert Fairley Mann

Bert Fairley Mann, age 54, of Paron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 30, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. Bert was born on April 6, 1960 in Osceola, Arkansas. Bert is survived by his loving and devoted wife and soul mate of two years, Kathy Lavender Mann; son, Cameron Spencer Mann; daughter, Alana Nicole Mann, and step-son, Timothy James (Trena) Lavender. Bert is survived by his mother, Betty Jane (Martin) Ward; three sisters and two brothers, Vicki Mann Cleveland, Cathy Mann Thrasher (Randy), Ricky Mann (Desiree); Greg Mann; Penny Mann Atkinson (Roger). Bert is preceded in death by the mother of his children, Keah Blevins Mann and his father, Gilbert Wesley Mann. Bert F. Mann attended Garland County Community College in Hot Springs and the University of Arkansas, Little Rock. Bert was an inspired and gifted artist, author, and poet, and he blessed all who knew him with his kindness, good humor, and God-given talents. Bert's work with children at The UALR Neighborhood Homework Center and at Easter Seals Arkansas was his true calling, and he touched the countless lives of all who were blessed to meet him, speak with him, and were gifted with Bert's unique name art. A celebration of Bert's life and legacy will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at Christ Church, 11800 Vimy Ridge Road, Alexander, Arkansas 72002. To sign online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.