Cecil Farrish Manders, 85, of Blackshear, passed away early Saturday morning, November 30, 2024, at Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross.
Born in Crisp County August 20, 1939, he lived in Pierce County for most of his life. He was a hard worker and great provider for his family, working in the building industry for GW Lewis Construction Company. A kind-hearted man of few words, he loved fishi ng, r e ading , and watching true crime and sci-fi shows. He took great delight in attending and supporting his children and grandchildren in all their hobbies and endeavors.
A member of First Baptist Church of Blackshear, he knew the Lord as his Savior and often attended Blackshear Presbyterian Church and Calvary Baptist Church with his family. He also found solace listening to Bro. Bill Young’s Sunday morning service on the radio.
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He was a son of the late William Henry and Beulah Mae West Manders. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Sharpe Manders, and 11 siblings, Earl Manders, Lucy Rodriquez, James Manders, Roy Manders, Eugene Manders, Paul Manders, Eunice Pittman, Eula Mae Miller, Bernice Murray, Vera Ruth Norman and Katie Goble.
Survivors include his children, Kelly (Robbin) Rudd and Amy (Chuck) Chancey, all of Waycross, and Kevin (Angela) Manders, Blackshear; a special nephew, Darien (Cherrie) Manders, Bristol; three sisters, Katherine Carter of Florida, Susie Kurtz, Valdosta, and Annette Manders, Marietta; a brother, Johnnie (Vernell) Manders, Waycross; seven grandchildren, Shelly (Dwayne) McDaniel, Chris Rudd, Weston (Sheena) Manders, Luke Manders, Kellyn (Dylan) Nobregas, Dylan Chancey and Brandon Chancey; six great-grandchildren, Hudson, Corbin, Aaron, Ashton, Jensen and Isla and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, December 5, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Bill Young and Angela Manders officiating.
Interment will be in the Waters Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Satilla Hospice House, 811 Beacon Street, Waycross, GA 31501 or The Miracle League of the Okefenokee, www.miracleleagueokefenokee. com Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
