Floyd L. Manchester, 89, of Melbourne, FL, formerly of Dayton, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024 in Florida with family by his side. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor, in 2016; and son-in-law, Keith Wade, in 2022. He is survived by his children: David (Jeannie) Manchester, Debbie (Randy) Ekberg, Cheryl Wade, Larry (Cathy) Manchester, Pamela (Stephan) Frederickson, 11 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Visitation will be held from 11 AM until 12 Noon on Thursday, September 19, 2024 with the funeral service held at 12 PM at the Tobias Funeral Home – Belmont Chapel, 648 Watervliet Ave. with interment to follow at Valley View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to: William Childs Hospice House, 381 Medplex Parkway, Palm Bay, FL 32907.
