Obituary for Charles Edward Manuel
Our family sadly lost its monarch on Friday, February 17, 2023, when Mr. Charles Edward Manuel, better known as Charlie or Popee, tragically lost his life in Arkabutla, MS, at the age of 76. Charles was born on December 11, 1946 to Georgia Mae Fraley Standford and Charlie Manuel in Memphis, TN.
Charles was predeceased by his parents; his siblings, Carl Manuel, Patricia Worley, Wayne Manuel, Elaine Gross, Wyomie Caffey, and Jenette Manuel(infant); and his granddaughter, Morgan Manuel.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Manuel; his sister, Karen McCain; his children, Mark Manuel, Bridgett (Keith) Manuel-Johnson, Shane Manuel, Shelly Ray, Gary Manuel, and Lyn Manuel; his grandchildren, Jamie Groves, Chad (Lacy) Groves, Colby (Alyssa) Yount, Mallorie (Jace) Lee, Kristian Manuel, Kaydee Manuel, Sam Manuel, Scotty Wayne Ray, Justin Pearson, Noah Howell, Lauren Battles, Zachary Manuel, and Danielle Manuel; his great-grandchildren, Kyndall Smith, Nova Groves, Isaiah Savage, Emma Battles, Wyatt Battles, and Clayton Kuckert; and by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 5:00 pm, and the funeral will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 at
2:00 pm. Burial services will be held at New Bethlehem Church Cemetery directly after the funeral.
Charles Edward Manuel was the monarch of his family. He held it all together and when things got tough, so did his grip. If you have ever seen his hands, they could hold a lot. His hands have held many fun times, much sorrow and loss. His hands played music and could play any instrument he picked up.
Charles was a social man. His friends and family surrounded him everyday, and if they were not in his presence, they were on their way, and he was certainly waiting for them.
When "the guys," his grandkids, or his two girls showed up, you would see the man stand a foot taller. He always had a smile on his face.
Charles was the entertainment at any and all family functions. He often played guitar at his music room or strolled up to his daughter's to play piano. He spent his life making music so he could make others happy. He was such a selfless man, and he would do without so others had enough.
In the evenings when night fell, he loved to finish the day with the company of his wife and little dog, Sally, watching old family videos or listening to music while she painted. He has had a long life with Janice - 28 years. She will tell you that her husband was a man of great strength and the only one for her.
Charles was loved unconditionally and to miss him is an understatement, and the magnitude of heartache is tremendous.
Please always keep your fun and happy memories of him first and foremost because it is truly how he would want it.
Hernando Funeral Home
www.hernandofuneralhome.com
662-429-5260
Charles was predeceased by his parents; his siblings, Carl Manuel, Patricia Worley, Wayne Manuel, Elaine Gross, Wyomie Caffey, and Jenette Manuel(infant); and his granddaughter, Morgan Manuel.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Manuel; his sister, Karen McCain; his children, Mark Manuel, Bridgett (Keith) Manuel-Johnson, Shane Manuel, Shelly Ray, Gary Manuel, and Lyn Manuel; his grandchildren, Jamie Groves, Chad (Lacy) Groves, Colby (Alyssa) Yount, Mallorie (Jace) Lee, Kristian Manuel, Kaydee Manuel, Sam Manuel, Scotty Wayne Ray, Justin Pearson, Noah Howell, Lauren Battles, Zachary Manuel, and Danielle Manuel; his great-grandchildren, Kyndall Smith, Nova Groves, Isaiah Savage, Emma Battles, Wyatt Battles, and Clayton Kuckert; and by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 5:00 pm, and the funeral will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 at
2:00 pm. Burial services will be held at New Bethlehem Church Cemetery directly after the funeral.
Charles Edward Manuel was the monarch of his family. He held it all together and when things got tough, so did his grip. If you have ever seen his hands, they could hold a lot. His hands have held many fun times, much sorrow and loss. His hands played music and could play any instrument he picked up.
Charles was a social man. His friends and family surrounded him everyday, and if they were not in his presence, they were on their way, and he was certainly waiting for them.
When "the guys," his grandkids, or his two girls showed up, you would see the man stand a foot taller. He always had a smile on his face.
Charles was the entertainment at any and all family functions. He often played guitar at his music room or strolled up to his daughter's to play piano. He spent his life making music so he could make others happy. He was such a selfless man, and he would do without so others had enough.
In the evenings when night fell, he loved to finish the day with the company of his wife and little dog, Sally, watching old family videos or listening to music while she painted. He has had a long life with Janice - 28 years. She will tell you that her husband was a man of great strength and the only one for her.
Charles was loved unconditionally and to miss him is an understatement, and the magnitude of heartache is tremendous.
Please always keep your fun and happy memories of him first and foremost because it is truly how he would want it.
Hernando Funeral Home
www.hernandofuneralhome.com
662-429-5260