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Jimmy W. Manis April 19, 2024
KINGSPORT - Jimmy W. Manis, 71, of Kingsport, gained his Heavenly wings on Friday, April 19, 2024. He served two years in Korea, earning a National Defense Service Medal. His detail was in radio operations for the U.S. Army. He retired from Air Products after 27 years. He was a loving family man, especially to his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Manis; wife of 38 years, Deborah Sue Manis; granddaughter, Tylisha Phillips; brothers, Paul and Arthur "Buck" Hodges, and Richard Manis; sisters, Shirley Burchard and Christine Brooks; and nephew, Jody Snapp.
He is survived by his son, Jamie Manis and fiancé Amy Lawson; daughter, Amy Manis; grandchildren, Austin Leftwich, Tyla Phillips (Jayden Watterson), Caysee Phillips, and Josh Manis (Jesse); step-grandchildren, Hunter, Logan, and Dana Lawson; step-great-grandchildren, Maddie and Kam Lawson, and Ivy Bloomer; siblings, Lucille Snapp (Howard) and Kenneth "Hootie" Manis (Jane); several nieces and nephews; and special companion, Linda Maggard.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. with Bro. Marvin Egan officiating.
Graveside services will be at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Oak Hill Memorial Park with Military Honors by American Legion Posts #3/265. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 11:45 a.m.
Pallbearers will be Hunter Lawson, Logan Lawson, Josh Manis, Jayden Watterson, Jeff Jones, and Marty Manis.
Thank you to Dr. Neal Carter and his team for their excellent care of Jimmy.
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