John Mansell, 84

Born on April 21, 1923 in Crab Orchard, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country during WWII, a mechanic, service manager, and member of Rock Island Church of Christ. Mr. Mansell was preceded in death by his parents Albert Littleton and Oregon Texas Haney Mansell; sister Cora Vaughn; brothers Littleton, Wesley, Mapherd, and Riley Mansell; and grandson Barry Crouch.

Survivors include his wife Pearl Mansell of Rock Island; daughter and son-in-law Daphene and Jim Barkes of McMinnville, daughter and son-in-law Diane and David Pendergraph of McMinnville; son Kenneth Mansell of McMinnville; eight grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. Many other family members and friends also survive.

Funeral service is scheduled for noon today in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Eddie Wilhite and Bobby Gore will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. The Mansell family will receive friends today from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the parlors of McMinnville Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com.

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.