Clarence “Keith” Manley, 80, of Harristown, IL passed away on Saturday (April 30, 2011).
A service to celebrate Keith’s life will be 10:00 a.m. Friday (May 6, 2011) at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Macon. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Presbyterian Church of Macon. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Mr. Manley was born on November 14, 1930 in Milmine, IL, the son of Clarence Henry and Rosa (Taylor) Manley. Keith was a U. S. Army veteran during the Korean Conflict serving as an aviation engineer. He worked in plant security at Firestone Tire Company, retiring after twenty-eight years of service. He also worked at the Harristown Grain Elevator and was the Assistant Chief for eighteen years with the Harristown Fire Department. Keith was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Macon, Farm Bureau Bowling League and the Soy City Campers. He married Laquita Harris on September 5, 1953. She preceded him in death on May 5, 2006.
Surviving are his children: Gene (Cathy) Manley of Pana, IL, Connie (Doug) Black of Macon, IL, Lavada (Wally) Jenkins of Port St. John, FL; brother: Warren Manley of Auburn, CA; grandchildren: Shelly Davis, John Black, Stephanie Black, Kim Manley, Carrie White, April Waller; thirteen great grandchildren.
Keith was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two sisters: Betty Tucker and Wandaleen Allen, infant son: Brian Keith Manley, granddaughter: Sandra Powell, two great grandsons: Christopher and Tyler Manley.
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| Mike Ketchum |
Mr. |
May 5, 2011 |
I looked in the dictionary and found Keith Manley on page 255:
gen'tle-man
1. a man of good family and social standing
2. a courteous, gracious and honorable man
I am so thankful that I was blessed to experience life with Keith and his loving/caring family. The Manley Family will forever be in my prayers.
Mike Ketchum
| Theron Helton |
Mr. |
May 3, 2011 |
I worked with Keith at Firestone for many years and always enjoyed teasing him as well as working with him. He was very conscientious and always did his best. Keith was a Great Guy and I am so sorry he is gone. I sincerely hope he enjoyed his retirement. God Bless Keith and ALL his family.
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David M Freyling |
May 2, 2011 |
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