Richard Bradley Mann

Richard Bradley Mann passed away on September 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 90. Bradley, as everyone knew him, lived a life marked by love, family, and perseverance. 

Bradley’s life began in Houston, Texas, on December 9, 1935, to W.N. and Dorothy Mann. He married his beautiful wife Dorothy on September 26, 1959. Together they raised three children and were blessed with five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Bradley spent much of his life as a stalwart of the Simmental Cattle industry, traveling throughout the United States and Canada. He was a Ranch Manager for several ranches, as well as serving on the Boards of Regional Simmental Associations and as a longtime volunteer with the Washington County Fair in Brenham, where he and Dorothy raised their family. After retirement, Bradley and Dorothy spent several years in the Hill Country. They were the first grandparents in a program established at the Hill Country Youth Ranch, in Leakey, for abused and abandoned children. They also worked part-time at Serenity House, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center, in Fredericksburg, before moving to Bellville in 2006. Bradley was an avid fisherman who loved traveling to Canada to fish with friends he met through the Simmental cattle business. His son Dennis was able to accompany him on several of these trips. Bradley took great pride in teaching his family to fish, especially his grandchildren. He developed many lasting friendships through his love of fishing and especially enjoyed a weekly fishing and fellowship outing to Caldwell with his friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Wyndel Naurite Mann, and his mother, Dorothy Inez Jinks Mann, and his beloved wife, Dorothy Matejowsky Mann. 

Bradley is survived by his sister, Helen Risher of Providence, Utah, son, Dennis Mann of Gatesville, TX, daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and John May of Gatesville, TX, daughter and son-in-law Suzanne and Johnny Puryear of Longview, TX, grandchildren, Megan and Nathan Palmer of Belton, TX, Jackson May of Denver, CO, Hannah Shackelford of Longview, TX, Emily Shackelford of Longview, TX, Hunter and Madison Hudgens of Cross Plains, TX, and great-granddaughter, Emma Grace Arroyo. Their love and presence were an important part of his life, and his memory will remain with them in the days ahead.

Pallbearers are Alton McCurry, Bob Hancock, Mike Mushaway, Blake Stillwell, Ronnie Kelley, and Jim Bergen. 

Richard Bradley Mann will be remembered with honor, and his memory will be cherished by his family and all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to Bellville Methodist Church, PO Box 188, Bellville, Texas 77418, or the charity of your choosing.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7.