TAMPA -- Mr. Ocie Vann of Tampa, whose son an daughter live in Winter Haven, died of heart failure Saturday (Oct. 8, 2005) at St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa. He was 74.

Born March 23, 1931, in Live Oak, Mr. Vann moved to Tampa from Ozella eight years ago. He worked as a superintendent at Scotty's and as a commercial fisherman. He was a Methodist.

Mr. Vann is survived by his son, Bruce E. Vann, Winter Haven; daughter, Susan Saylor, Winter Haven; brother, Laverne Vann, Crystal River; companion, Meryl Jordan, Tampa; and four grandchildren.

Services will be at 4 p.m. Friday at Oak Ridge Funeral Care, Winter haven