Mr. Dennis Gayle McManus, 62, was a lifetime resident of Wallisville, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in Winnie, Texas. He was born on September 13, 1954 in Woodville, Texas to John “Baby” and Marcell Davis McManus. Dennis graduated from Anahuac High School class of 1973, where he played football, basketball and ran track. Dennis was also the Area IX president of the FFA and was on the debate team. After graduating, he attended Lee College. He worked for Chambers County in the maintenance department for many years, among other things. Dennis was a worker.
Dennis was a member of Middleton Memorial United Methodist Church in Wallisville. Dennis loved nature and enjoyed being outdoors. He would volunteer at the National Wildlife Refuge, He enjoyed gardening and riding his bicycle. Dennis loved people and never met a stranger. He enjoyed joking and making people smile. He was compassionate and cared for his fellow man, never wanting anyone to be sad. He didn’t want others to struggle with enjoying the good this in life. If you were struggling to feed your family, he would give you what he could. It might have been the lemons and oranges or even the grapefruit from the trees that surround his family home. If that wasn’t enough he would bring you several buckets of cumcuats, but most of the time a big hug and a smile made everything better. If you met Dennis once, you would never forget him. He left an everlasting mark on your heart. Dennis was loved by all whom crossed his path.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his siblings Carol McManus of Wallisville, David McManus and wife Jennifer of Wallisville, Daniel McManus and his fiancée Janeen Vargas of Wallisville, Rebecca McManus Thornton and husband Bill of Crosby and George McManus of Wallisville; his three nieces and a nephew; and other loving relatives and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Honoring the family and serving as pallbearers will be Jon McManus, Alan Hall, Wade Ballinger, Robbie McManus, Charles McManus and Greg Edwards.
Dennis was a member of Middleton Memorial United Methodist Church in Wallisville. Dennis loved nature and enjoyed being outdoors. He would volunteer at the National Wildlife Refuge, He enjoyed gardening and riding his bicycle. Dennis loved people and never met a stranger. He enjoyed joking and making people smile. He was compassionate and cared for his fellow man, never wanting anyone to be sad. He didn’t want others to struggle with enjoying the good this in life. If you were struggling to feed your family, he would give you what he could. It might have been the lemons and oranges or even the grapefruit from the trees that surround his family home. If that wasn’t enough he would bring you several buckets of cumcuats, but most of the time a big hug and a smile made everything better. If you met Dennis once, you would never forget him. He left an everlasting mark on your heart. Dennis was loved by all whom crossed his path.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his siblings Carol McManus of Wallisville, David McManus and wife Jennifer of Wallisville, Daniel McManus and his fiancée Janeen Vargas of Wallisville, Rebecca McManus Thornton and husband Bill of Crosby and George McManus of Wallisville; his three nieces and a nephew; and other loving relatives and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Honoring the family and serving as pallbearers will be Jon McManus, Alan Hall, Wade Ballinger, Robbie McManus, Charles McManus and Greg Edwards.
Mr. Dennis Gayle McManus, 62, was a lifetime resident of Wallisville, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in Winnie, Texas. He was born on September 13, 1954 in Woodville, Texas to John “Baby” and Marcell Davis McManus. Dennis graduated from Anahuac High School class of 1973, where he played football, basketball and ran track. Dennis was also the Area IX president of the FFA and was on the debate team. After graduating, he attended Lee College. He worked for Chambers County in the maintenance department for many years, among other things. Dennis was a worker.
Dennis was a member of Middleton Memorial United Methodist Church in Wallisville. Dennis loved nature and enjoyed being outdoors. He would volunteer at the National Wildlife Refuge, He enjoyed gardening and riding his bicycle. Dennis loved people and never met a stranger. He enjoyed joking and making people smile. He was compassionate and cared for his fellow man, never wanting anyone to be sad. He didn’t want others to struggle with enjoying the good this in life. If you were struggling to feed your family, he would give you what he could. It might have been the lemons and oranges or even the grapefruit from the trees that surround his family home. If that wasn’t enough he would bring you several buckets of cumcuats, but most of the time a big hug and a smile made everything better. If you met Dennis once, you would never forget him. He left an everlasting mark on your heart. Dennis was loved by all whom crossed his path.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his siblings Carol McManus of Wallisville, David McManus and wife Jennifer of Wallisville, Daniel McManus and his fiancée Janeen Vargas of Wallisville, Rebecca McManus Thornton and husband Bill of Crosby and George McManus of Wallisville; his three nieces and a nephew; and other loving relatives and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Honoring the family and serving as pallbearers will be Jon McManus, Alan Hall, Wade Ballinger, Robbie McManus, Charles McManus and Greg Edwards.
Dennis was a member of Middleton Memorial United Methodist Church in Wallisville. Dennis loved nature and enjoyed being outdoors. He would volunteer at the National Wildlife Refuge, He enjoyed gardening and riding his bicycle. Dennis loved people and never met a stranger. He enjoyed joking and making people smile. He was compassionate and cared for his fellow man, never wanting anyone to be sad. He didn’t want others to struggle with enjoying the good this in life. If you were struggling to feed your family, he would give you what he could. It might have been the lemons and oranges or even the grapefruit from the trees that surround his family home. If that wasn’t enough he would bring you several buckets of cumcuats, but most of the time a big hug and a smile made everything better. If you met Dennis once, you would never forget him. He left an everlasting mark on your heart. Dennis was loved by all whom crossed his path.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his siblings Carol McManus of Wallisville, David McManus and wife Jennifer of Wallisville, Daniel McManus and his fiancée Janeen Vargas of Wallisville, Rebecca McManus Thornton and husband Bill of Crosby and George McManus of Wallisville; his three nieces and a nephew; and other loving relatives and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Honoring the family and serving as pallbearers will be Jon McManus, Alan Hall, Wade Ballinger, Robbie McManus, Charles McManus and Greg Edwards.
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