Ray G. Manus, Sr., age 93, of Mooresboro

Ray G. Manus, Sr., age 93, of Mooresboro, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, February 17, 2025.

Ray was born March 22, 1931 in Union County, NC to the late John Bevlin and Bertha Osbourne Manus. Ray was a U.S. Army veteran and served as a Medic during the Korean War. He was the owner and operator of Ramanco Playground Equipment Company and the North Lincolnton Christian Daycare Center. Ray was also an "Old Country Baptist Preacher" who loved spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Kay Calaway; grandson, Johnathan Small; four brothers and two sisters.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 37 years, Barbara Manus; son, Ray Gilbert Manus, Jr. (Nancy) of Valrico, FL; daughters, Elaine Manus Crouse (Barry) of Lincolnton, Gail Manus Gilbert of Cherryville and Ann Manus Rudisill (Jimmy) of Cherryville; 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 20 great-great grandchildren and his pet cat, Arnell.

A private graveside service will be conducted at the Manus Hilltop Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Rudisill officiating. The family received friends February 22 at Harrelson Funeral Home.

The family requests memorial donations be sent to a local pet shelter of one's choice.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.