Rev. Cecil Washington Manes

August 26, 1922 - July 4, 2007

Obituary

Rev. Cecil Washington Manes was born on Saturday, August 26, 1922, son of the late Clarence Washington and Jessie Strauser Manes. Rev. Manes died Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 84 years, and 10 months and 8 days. Born in Camp, Ark. he had lived in Trumann since 1959. He was a retired minister and member of the Church of God of Prophecy. Rev. Manes was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Mae Moss Manes, three brothers Roy, Troy and Chester Manes and his parents. Survivors include three daughters, Sue Sturdivant of Greenbriar, Teresa Tackett of Crossville, Tenn., and Judy Daniel of Trumann; three sons, J.C. Manes of Bentonville, Bobby Manes and Gary Manes both of Trumann; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy in Trumann with Bro. Larry Tribble, Bro. Carl Winkles and Bro. Ron Tackett officiating. Burial will follow in the Nettleton Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Active pallbearers will be Gene Benson, Larry Cossey, Jerry Murphy, Russell Page, Hal Stewart and Jerry Vinson. Honorary pallbearer will be Carmack Johnson. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5 to 8 at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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"To the Manes Family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Dale and Charlene Simpson

Dale and Charlene Simpson, Warrenville, Illinois

August 1, 2007

"To all the Manes family: We are very sorry to hear of your loss. The news of Uncle Cecil came as quite a surprise. Please know that you all are in our prayers. Ron and Linda

Ron and Linda Simpson, Chicago, Illinois

July 27, 2007

"I was saddened to hear of Brother Manes's death. He was there for us when Dad was so sick. May God's Spirit comfort you during this time of sorrow. He was truly a man of God.Brother Tony

Tony Humphrey, Birmingham, Alabama

July 11, 2007

"I was saddened to hear about the passing of Brother Manes. He was a dear friend who was there for us when Dad was so sick. He was truly a man of God, and Heaven has welcomed a very good man. I will keep you guys in my prayers. Losing a parent is a devasting thing. I rejoice for Brother Manes that he is in the place that he always preached about and joined with his lovely wife. May God's Spirit comfort you all during this time of sorrow. Brother Tony

Tony Humphrey ,

July 10, 2007

"Judy, I'm so sorry to hear aboutyour dad. It is so hard to lose aclose loved one. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. Youdid so much to help me. My prayers are with you. God Bless you and your family.Sincerely,Patty Crowe

Patty Crowe, Jonesboro. Ar.

July 8, 2007

"Sister Teresa, So sorry to hear about your Dad, We love you and are praying for you all, Love & Prayers Brother & Sister WilsonMt. View,Arkansas

Brother & Sister Don Wilson, Mt.View,Arkansas

July 8, 2007

"Sister Teresa, So sorry to hear about your Dad, We love you and are praying for you all, Love & Prayers Brother & Sister WilsonMt. View,Arkansas

Brother & Sister Don Wilson, Mt.View,Arkansas

July 8, 2007

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bro Manes was a special part of our lives. Dad and Mom thought the world of him. Bro Manes has spread this wings and flown home.

Doug & Carolyn Qualls, Blytheville, Ar

July 6, 2007

"Manes Family, I am so very sorry about Mr. Manes' death. Although it happened suddenly and quickly, which is hard for us to handle sometimes,I pray that God will comfort you because of this. He must have been in a hurry to get on to heaven. I don't blame him for that. I pray that each of you will make sure that you recieve God as your personal savior too so that you will be spending eternity with Mr. Manes and God. May God Bless you and comfort you all during this time.Sincerely,Shannon Haynes

Shannon Haynes, Trumann, AR

July 6, 2007

"i remember when we lived across the street from you all, one new year teresa and i got some pie plates and went outside and beat on them saying"happy new year everbody" lord some of the silly things we did , im so sorry to hear about your dad tell all the children you all are in my prayers and we know he is in a lot better place than we are although that wont keep you from missing him i know but just look to the lord and he will give you all comfort. Sincerly Linda Taber

Linda Taber, Rivervale, AR

July 6, 2007

"My love and prayers go to your family. I remember Bro. Manes as a special minister from my childhood.

Linda Humphrey Wyman, Birmingham, AL

July 6, 2007

"J.C , Bobby and Family,Our deepest sympathy to you and your Family at this time.Johnny and phyllis Hutchison

Johnny -Phyllis Hutchison, Prairie Grove, AR

July 6, 2007