Ira
Ira Thomas Mc Manus
d. September 30, 2009
Ira Thomas """"Mr. Tom"""" McManus, age 82, of Long Beach, went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2009.
He was born and raised in Crystal Springs, MS. He was a graduate of Crystal Springs High School. He joined the Navy and served during World War II in the Asia Pacific. He was a life member of Eddie Blake V.F.W. Post #3937, Long Beach, MS. He also served as Commander of Robert C. Nail Post 687, Jackson, MS and Post 407 DeLisle.
He had 57 years as a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 903, Gulfport, MS, where he served one term as president.
He was a member of Shepherds Way Church, Long Beach, MS. He dearly loved his church.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ira Lee McManus and Mary Mertie McManus; 2 brothers, Walter and James McManus; stepdaughter, Barbara Nell Scroggins and step-grandson, Tom Garcia; and son-in-law Cleveland (Bud) Garcia.
He is survived by his loving wife and soulmate, Olene W. McManus of Long Beach; daughter, Linda Garcia of Gulfport; son Thomas Gilbert McManus; grandson, Thomas Lee McManus; granddaughters, Crystal Shrmetta and her husband Ken Shrmetta, Misty Lee McManus; great grandchildren, Kadin, Katelynn, Timothy and Luke; step-grandchildren, Donald Griffin Scroggins, Jr., Kenneth W. Knight, and Steven Lee Green; step-son in law, Donald G. Scroggins, Sr.; brother, Clarence (Cathy) McManus of Georgetown, MS; sister Helen Sojourner of Gallman, MS.
He loved gardening and fishing and once said he asked God for a little corner of Adam and Eve's garden.
He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. The family wants to thank friends L.J. and Peggy Pritchard for all their help during his illness.
Visitation will be held from 1pm-3pm on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Rd., Long Beach, MS. Service will be held at 3pm in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be held on Monday, October 5, 2009 at Biloxi National Cemetery.
Memorial may be made to the Shepherd's Way Church, 19201 Pineville Rd, Long Beach, Ms 39560.
An guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com.
He was born and raised in Crystal Springs, MS. He was a graduate of Crystal Springs High School. He joined the Navy and served during World War II in the Asia Pacific. He was a life member of Eddie Blake V.F.W. Post #3937, Long Beach, MS. He also served as Commander of Robert C. Nail Post 687, Jackson, MS and Post 407 DeLisle.
He had 57 years as a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 903, Gulfport, MS, where he served one term as president.
He was a member of Shepherds Way Church, Long Beach, MS. He dearly loved his church.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ira Lee McManus and Mary Mertie McManus; 2 brothers, Walter and James McManus; stepdaughter, Barbara Nell Scroggins and step-grandson, Tom Garcia; and son-in-law Cleveland (Bud) Garcia.
He is survived by his loving wife and soulmate, Olene W. McManus of Long Beach; daughter, Linda Garcia of Gulfport; son Thomas Gilbert McManus; grandson, Thomas Lee McManus; granddaughters, Crystal Shrmetta and her husband Ken Shrmetta, Misty Lee McManus; great grandchildren, Kadin, Katelynn, Timothy and Luke; step-grandchildren, Donald Griffin Scroggins, Jr., Kenneth W. Knight, and Steven Lee Green; step-son in law, Donald G. Scroggins, Sr.; brother, Clarence (Cathy) McManus of Georgetown, MS; sister Helen Sojourner of Gallman, MS.
He loved gardening and fishing and once said he asked God for a little corner of Adam and Eve's garden.
He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. The family wants to thank friends L.J. and Peggy Pritchard for all their help during his illness.
Visitation will be held from 1pm-3pm on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Rd., Long Beach, MS. Service will be held at 3pm in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be held on Monday, October 5, 2009 at Biloxi National Cemetery.
Memorial may be made to the Shepherd's Way Church, 19201 Pineville Rd, Long Beach, Ms 39560.
An guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com.
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