James Franklin Mann
OBITUARY
James Franklin Mann, 84, passed away peacefully in Bonita CA on August 20, 2026. Jim was born in National City CA to John Daniel and Bertha Pearl Mann on July 1, 1942. His childhood was filled with loving and humorous memories having six sisters and two brothers. After graduating from Sweetwater Union High School, Jim continued his education receiving a Masters Degree from San Diego State. He met his wife, Marsha Carole Brandt Mann, while attending SDSU. They were blessed with 62 years of marriage. He had a fulfilling career as a school teacher and baseball coach at Sweetwater Union H.S. and Eastlake H.S. where he retired. He was an avid Padres fan for his whole life. He was passionate about deep sea fishing and shared his abundance of tuna with family and friends. Jim is survived by his wife Marsha Carole Mann, his daughter Jamie Walsh, granddaughters Katelyn and Riley Walsh, and grandson Curtis Waller. He is preceded in death by daughters Nancy Carole Mann and Susan Marie Waller.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rady Children’s Hospital.