In addition to his parents Howard was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Manus of over 35 years a brother; Bob Manus and a sister; Floy Manus. Left to cherish the memories of his life are sons; Howie Manus of charlotte, Chris Manus of Charlotte, daughters Sherry Manus Clark and husband RJ of Virginia Beach, Va. and Ashlie Manus Cox of Tabor City, NC. Three brothers; Rick Manus of Charlotte, Gray Manus of Charlotte, and Don Manus of Charlotte and one sister Joyce Gay of Fl., four grandchildren; Brandon Manus Brittny Hall , Sarah Clark and Jackson Clark with three great-grandchildren.
The family will gather on Wednesday March11, 2015 at 11:00 am to remember Howards life at the Paul Helton Chapel, Forest Lawn West and will receive friends Tuesday March the 10 from 6 to 8:30 pm at Forest Lawn West, burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery following the service.