Joseph Gann

Joseph Joe Frank Gann, age 74, of Birmingham, AL passed away on January 18, 2019. Joe 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. Joe 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. Joe enjoyed scuba diving for over 40 years and for 14 years served as a scuba diving instructor. Joe 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 Wednesday, January 23rd from 5PM until 7PM at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 24th at Jefferson Memorial Gardens at 1PM. Brother Doug Owen will preside over the service.