Samuel Gann of Winchester Va Family

From Nina Graham, 806 S 3rd, Odessa, MO, 67076.

Obituary Jan. 22 1966: Rites Held Monday for R. B. Gann, Lifetime Resident. Funeral services for R. B. Gann, age 87, were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Ralph O. Jones Chapel. The Rev. Thomas Dyer officiated and burial was in Concord Cemetery southwest of Odessa. Mr. Gann died Saturday at his home, 401 E. Mason Street, after an illness of 10 days. Pallbearers were Jerry Gann, Jack Gann, David Gann, Jackie O. Gann, Hansel Vance, Tennys Alkire, Taylor Alkire and Maurice Ainsworth. Robert Benton Gann, son of Elbert S. and Susan R. Dade Gann, was born August 10, 1878, in Odessa and had lived here all his life except for a few years when he lived in Higginsville. He was a retired farmer and coal miner. He was married December 24, 1900, to Effie E. Bogar. Mrs. Gann died August 4, 1953. Mr. Gann had lived at his residence on Mason Street for 35 years. Mr. Gann was well known in the county and was successful and respected in his business activities. He was never known to refuse a family in need of fuel although many times he was quite aware he would not receive compensation. He was a special favorite of the neighborhood children and young people who enjoyed visiting in the home. He is survived by four sons, Luther L., Independence; Lloyd Benton, Centerview; R. L. "Ted" and Louis, both of Odessa; one daughter, Mrs. Frankie Bell McKinnie, Santa Monica, Calif.; one brother, Elmer Gann, Odessa; one sister, Mrs. Florence Brannon, Oak Grove; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.