Garold D. Manuel Obituary (1935 - 2015)

Garold D. Manuel, 79, of Pana, died Saturday, February 7, 2015 in his residence. He was born October 18, 1935 in Oconee, IL, the son of Cecil Edith Slater Manuel, deceased. He lived his entire life in the Pana area and had been employed by GSI for 37 years. Garold was a member of Pana Moose Club, past member of Pana Sportsman's Club and Pana Elks Lodge. He loved horses, enjoyed trail riding and riding in parades, and he liked to fish. Garold and Donna May "Mazie" Davis were married on September 19, 1959. They were marred 28 years and later divorced. She died January 27, 2010. He is survived by his children: Joni Deere husband Jim, Pana, IL; Gary Manuel, Pana, IL; Janette Burleson husband Cliff, Sturgis, KY; Terri Bradley husband Corey, Pana, IL; Vicky Manuel, Taylorville, IL; 28 grandchildren: 21 great grandchildren; brother Donnie Manuel, Pana, IL and sisters Beverly Gatewood and Viola Reedy, Rosamond, IL. He was also preceded in death by his brother Robert Manuel and sisters Patty Dull, Norma Whittington and Evadean Dodd. Funeral Information Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 12:00 noon with Pastor Don Pease officiating. Burial will be in Price Cemetery, Oconee. Friends may call Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon in the funeral Home.