Manis, Sherman A., age 76, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday August 13, 2010 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by: son Billy Ray Manis; brothers Albert and Bill Manis; sisters Gladys Manis and Ilene Manis; and parents William and Goldie Manis. Survivors include: wife Iva Manis; Children: Tommy, Freddie, Suzy Colins, Norma Mitchell, Nathan, Jerry Albert, and Caitlin; 20 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; brother Kyle Manis; and sisters Margaret Burns and Barbara McAllister. The family will receive friends on Monday August 16 from 6-8 PM with the funeral service to follow at 8:00 PM at McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home with the Rev. Burl Covington officiating. Family and friends will meet on Tuesday at 11:00 am at Pollard Cemetery, Kodak for the interment. www.mccartyevergreen.com