Charles Edward Mannie Sr. (affectionately called Chuck), died peacefully surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle of cancer on October 30th, 2019 in Mansfield Texas. Charles was born on November 26, 1946 in Chicago Illinois to Eddie and Bertha Mannie. Chuck graduated from Tolleston High School in Gary Indiana, class of 1965. He attended college at Tennessee State University in Nashville Tennessee, and, served in the US Army. He retired from Fedex in 2018. Later in life he was contacted by Jehovah’s Witnesses were he learned Bible truths and, was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on November 15, 1981. He served Jehovah faithfully until his death. He married Wanda Witherspoon October 18, 1997 the love of his life. And, together, they enjoyed many privileges of service in the Christian congregation. Predeceased by his parents Eddie and Bertha Mannie, brothers Rudy Mannie and Curtis Peterson. He is survived by his wife Wanda, his siblings, Eddie Mannie (Diane) Dorothy Watson, Lastarza Mannie, Barbara Nibbs (Steve), Jayson Mannie, Yvonne, Willie Ola Brent (Ulysses), His children Martina Mannie, Rashida Mannie, Charles Mannie Jr (Heidi), Chioke Mannie, Takiyah Mannie, and, step children, Etosha Mickens, Grover (TJ) Mickens, and his adorable and loving grand children, Hakeem Mannie, Taliyah Neal, Kiara Hicks Mannie, Octavious Mannie, Pai’Ton Mannie, Hohnist Mannie, Cynnamin Mannie, Charles III, Jacoby Mannie, Mikalah, Chioke Mannie Jr, Aanica Mannie, and great grand children, Kayson and Ace Mannie. He will be missed dearly by other family and friends. Memorial services will be held, Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 2:00pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 5700 Kelly Elliott Road, Arlington, TX 76017 with Brother Daniel Koritsas giving the memorial talk. The Mannie family would like to extend our gratitude to the Home health staff of Encompass for their attentiveness, compassion and loving care, as well as many of our dear brothers and sisters who so lovingly cared, and assisted him to his many appointments.
14 Responses
Dad I love you and I’ll miss you until we meet again in Jehovah’s new world. Take your rest… ????
Chuck, thanks so much for being part of our family and loving my mom and family so much.
We have known this “power couple” for many many years and saw them married in a beautiful ceremony years ago. Chuck was such an wonderful, committed husband to Wanda, just what she so deserved. He will be missed, greatly.
Our deepest condolences to the Mannie family, especially our good friend Wanda. We love you and Chuck with all our hearts, and look foward to being reunited in the very near future.
Love,
Dan and Rae
Condolences to the Mannie family,me and my family love you Wanda and Chuck very much. Yearning for the day,when we will see him again. Love, Marcus and Chlorisse
Dear Wanda I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray that Jehovah’s Holy Spirit give you the strength through this difficult time. My love to you & your Family. Love Carolyn Franklin ❤
Our sincere condolences to you Wanda and Chuck. You are in our prayers and Look forward to the day we see him again in a peaceful new world.
Only Jehovah’s new world will permanently wipe our tears of pain forever. Tonya…my sincere apologies.
May you find comfort and hope in God’s word the bible. Wanda, we are praying for you and the whole family. We love you dearly. Your brother & sister,
Charles & Sarah Wells
Looking forward to seeing Chuck again. A beautiful paradise Earth is waiting for him. Wishing comfort to the family. Love to all.
Sorry for your lose.Call me if you need me. Love you Jo Ann
To Wanda & the entire family, I ask that you accept my heartfelt condolences.
I pray for your comfort & that
your hearts are soothe in time.
John 5:28!
We are deeply saddened about the loss of our dear brother and friend but happy that we were able to get to know him. Chuck was always a joy to be around. Always showing love and giving encouragement. Until we see him again, he will be greatly missed.
Dear Wanda and family, David and I send our love.
We will miss him terribly and David says ” I cant wait until I see him in the new world and laugh like we used to” . Much love to you.