Joseph Joe Frank Gann, 74, of Birmingham passed away on Jan. 18.
Gann graduated from Banks High School in 1962. After high school he attended Livingston University and graduated in 1968. Years later he began studying at UAB and graduate with his masters in 1981.
Gann became a member of the Free Masons and Zamora Shrine in 1987. He retired from the Board of Education in 1999. He was an educator for over 35 years.
Gann enjoyed scuba diving for over 40 years and for 14 years served as a scuba diving instructor.
Gann was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph A. Gann and Lucille Gann, and one nephew, Shane Watts. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Gann; sister, Margaret Harris; his grandchildren, Madison and Hayden. He also leaves behind many, many friends and extended family.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Jan. 23 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville. A graveside service will be held on Jan. 24 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens at 1 p.m. Brother Doug Owen will preside over the service.