Donald Earl Manley, 73, a native of Roanoke, died Thursday, May 5, 2011 at home, following a lengthy illness.
He was a graduate of University of West Alabama. He served in the U.S. Army for two years. He and his wife, Barbara, made their home in Jackson, Miss., for 36 years where he managed Boteler and Corey Inc. They retired to Daphne in 2002.
He was an active member of Eastern Shore Baptist Church in Daphne. While in Jackson, he was an active member of the Alta Woods Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Eris Sudduth Manley.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Barbara Mathews Manley; daughter, Shannon Manley (Jason) Snow of Spanish Fort; son, Brian (Katharine) Manley of Auburn; three grandchildren, Jake and Kate Snow, and Cooper Manley; two brothers, Robert Manley of Georgia and Howard Manley of Roanoke; nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Eastern Shore Baptist Church. Visitation will follow.
The family requests memorial donations be made to Eastern Shore Baptist Church, P. O. Box 128, 6847 Park Drive, Daphne, AL 36526.
Arrangements are by Hughes Cremation & Funeral Service, Daphne. Online condolences may be made at hughesfuneralservice.com.
