John Early Manley Jr. passed away January 11th 2018, born in Little Rock Arkansas, March 10th 1924. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Ruth, his six children; Janet, Marilyn, James, Stephen, Marvin, and Edward. Also thirteen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, and ten more that loved him and called him grandpa. He was predeceased by his eldest daughter Earline and granddaughter Lena. He was retired for twenty years, and spent thirty years in the Boiler Maker Union. He loved camping, gardening and visiting his family. He will be remembered for his honesty, his love for hard work, and his ability to help others help themselves.