Doyle Mcmanus

Doyle Carey McManus, 86, of Midland, NC, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Hospice of Union County in Monroe, NC following a short illness. Mr. McManus was born September 30, 1927 in Midland, NC, Mecklenburg County, to the late Willis Alfred McManus, Sr. and Carrie Biggers McManus. Mr. McManus was the 11th of 16 children born to his parents. He was also preceded in death by 13 siblings; wife, Eloise Balkcum McManus (married 53 years); and son, Dennis McManus. Mr. McManus served in the Army Air Force after graduating from Bain School in Mint Hill, NC. He served in the Phillipines during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Mint Hill VFW. He was a licensed electrician by trade and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 379. After retirement, Mr. McManus worked at Hartsell Funeral Home for approximately 16 years. He was a charter member of his church, United Love Baptist Church, Midland, NC. He served in various capacities. He also went on mission trips in the states and other countries through the N.C. Baptist Men. He loved the Lord; and we know he is well and happy now to be in heaven with his family and friends that preceded him. Mr. McManus had a fun loving nature that was contagious! He was a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather; great brother and faithful friend. His family meant everything to him. Any time someone had a need, he was always there to help. His favorite activity was gardening and canning every summer, and sharing what he harvested with family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The family will receive friends at United Love Baptist Church 11487 Flowes Store Road, Midland, NC., on Friday, October 25, 2013 from 1 until 2 pm. The funeral service will follow at the church at 2 pm, officiated by Rev. Marvin Tyson. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Mary Earley (John) of Indian Trail, NC, Karen Lowery (Mitch) of Stanfield, NC, and Norma McManus of Charlotte, NC. He is also survived by his sister, Libby Stegall (Benjamin) of Locust, NC; and brother, Paul McManus (Sara Margaret) of Midland, NC. Also, he is survived by his grandchildren Matthew Earley (U.S. Air Force) of Warner Robbins, GA; Wendy Earley Morato (Alex) of Indian Trail, NC; Joy McManus of Midland, NC; and Christopher McManus of Charlotte, NC; and by great granddaughters Maranda Allison Earley of Waxhaw, NC; Ayla Mackenzie Earley of Waxhaw, NC; and Hannah Jane Morato of Indian Trail, NC; nieces and nephews. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Union County 700 W. Roosevelt Boulevard, Monroe, NC 28110 or United Love Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 11487 Flowes Store Road, Midland, NC 28107. Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the McManus family.