Roy Manley

Roy Manley

DRY BRANCH, GA – Roy Manley, 94, of Bullard Rd., passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 4, 2025, surrounded by family at his residence.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 2:00PM, at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. Harold Reece, Jr. will officiate.

Mr. Manley was born in Franklin County, Georgia, the son of the late Jesse Harrison Manley and Annie Laurie Ussery Manley. He was the widower of the late Betty Ruth Coker Manley and was preceded in death by his seven siblings. He was a retired Machinist and could fix/repair most anything. Mr. Roy was a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving in the Korean War where he received the National Defense Service Medal, The Korean Service Medal, The UN Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal. He obtained his private pilots license and enjoyed flying. Roy was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.

Survivors include his son, David (Sandy) Manley, his daughter Lisa (Bruce) Morgan. His grandchildren, Keith (Heather) Manley, Becky (R.J.) Schmelter, Callie Manley, Anthony (Meagan Seitz) Bennett, Jordan (Tina) Bennett, Jason (Christy) Morgan, and Jessica (Steven) Lunsford. Nine Great Grandchildren also survive.

The family will receive friends from 1:00PM to 2:00PM in the church before graveside service.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 3139 Friendship Ch. Rd., Dry Branch, GA 31020.

Visit reecefuneralhomeinc.com to express tributes.

Reece Funeral Home in Jeffersonville has charge of arrangements.