Celebrating the life of
John W. "Jack" Gnann
May 03, 1923 - July 03, 2008
John W. "Jack" Gnann, 85, died Thursday, July 03, 2008 in Savannah.
Mr. Gnann, a native of Savannah was born on May 3, 1923, the son of the late Byron E. and Verdie Gnann. Jack was a Combat Veteran of the United States Army, serving in Europe from 1944-1945. After his military tenure, he completed his formal education at the University of Georgia in 1948. Jack was employed by Union Camp Corp. for over 25 years, working as a Forester in the Woodlands Division. He was an active member and Past President of the Georgia Salzburger Society, an active member of the Savannah Exchange Club and a longtime member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Gnann was preceded in death by his brother, B.E. Gnann; sister, Helen Gnann Hearn and grandson, Michael P. Gnann. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth Patrick Gnann; sons and daughters-in-law, John W. and Helen C. Gnann, Jr. of Birmingham, AL and Patrick B. and Lisa S. Gnann of Savannah; daughter, Janet B. Gnann of Savannah; grandchildren, Jennifer B. Gnann of Mooresville, NC, Andrew J. and Matthew T. Gnann, both of Birmingham, AL, Lindsay E. and S. Lake Gnann, both of Savannah.
Visitation: 10:00-11:00 AM Saturday at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Saturday at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church with burial following at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
Remembrances: St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 W. 31st Street, Savannah, GA 31401.
Bob and I send our deepest sympathy to a wonderful family that were a part of our youth in Savannah with Union Camp. To Lib and the children- all who knew Jack and his family were blessed with great memories. Thanks for those good ones and may God Bless and comfort each of you. Hazel & Bob Lee
- Bob & Hazel Lee, Prattville, AL
Janet and the rest of the Gnann Family, Joe and I are very sorry for your loss of your Dad. He was a very special man and I am so glad that I knew and worked with him. When I think of him, I just have to smile, he always brought that out of you when you saw him. You are in our hearts and prayers.
- Patsy and Joe McAllister, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Gnann and family, With deepest sympathy and love over the loss of Mr. Gnann. I have many fond memories of the time we shared over the years at St. Paul's. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family. Love, Beth Roberts
- Beth Roberts, Fairfax, VA
I only talked to him a few times. But he aqlways had a smile and a kind word.
- Jack Miller, Savannah, GA
Dear Janet and family, I know he will be missed. When I picked up the flower arrangement, he was so funny and friendly. I felt like I had known him all my life. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Valerie
- Valerie Mell Rogers, Savannah, GA
we send our sympathy to the family
- charles roberts, savannah, GA
To one of the most wonderful gentlemen I have ever known. You were such a great addition to our family. I miss you and love you!!!!!
- Booty, Lilburn, GA
Libby and Family: Lynette and I are deeply saddened at Jack's passing. It was always a high point of our attending St. Paul's to be able to see and talk with both of you. St. Paul's and Savannah are better for Jack's being a part of them. May God Bless each of you doing this tremendous loss.
- George W. Flathmann, Hilton Head Island, SC
I can't remember a time I haven't known your family and my life has been richer for it. My heart reaches out to you with prayers of love and thanksgiving for the life that has been and with prayers of blessing, strength, and compassion for all that you will need in the days to come. Love you.
- Angie Berger King, Marietta, GA
Bob and I send our deepest sympathy to a wonderful family that were a part of our youth in Savannah with Union Camp. To Lib and the children- all who knew Jack and his family were blessed with great memories. Thanks for those good ones and may God Bless and comfort each of you. Hazel & Bob Lee
- Bob & Hazel Lee, Prattville, AL
Janet and the rest of the Gnann Family, Joe and I are very sorry for your loss of your Dad. He was a very special man and I am so glad that I knew and worked with him. When I think of him, I just have to smile, he always brought that out of you when you saw him. You are in our hearts and prayers.
- Patsy and Joe McAllister, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Gnann and family, With deepest sympathy and love over the loss of Mr. Gnann. I have many fond memories of the time we shared over the years at St. Paul's. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family. Love, Beth Roberts
- Beth Roberts, Fairfax, VA
I only talked to him a few times. But he aqlways had a smile and a kind word.
- Jack Miller, Savannah, GA
Dear Janet and family, I know he will be missed. When I picked up the flower arrangement, he was so funny and friendly. I felt like I had known him all my life. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Valerie
- Valerie Mell Rogers, Savannah, GA
we send our sympathy to the family
- charles roberts, savannah, GA
To one of the most wonderful gentlemen I have ever known. You were such a great addition to our family. I miss you and love you!!!!!
- Booty, Lilburn, GA
Libby and Family: Lynette and I are deeply saddened at Jack's passing. It was always a high point of our attending St. Paul's to be able to see and talk with both of you. St. Paul's and Savannah are better for Jack's being a part of them. May God Bless each of you doing this tremendous loss.
- George W. Flathmann, Hilton Head Island, SC
I can't remember a time I haven't known your family and my life has been richer for it. My heart reaches out to you with prayers of love and thanksgiving for the life that has been and with prayers of blessing, strength, and compassion for all that you will need in the days to come. Love you.
- Angie Berger King, Marietta, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
