Morris C. Manley, 77, of Thonotosassa, passed away on November 19, 2012 at Kindred Hospital in Tampa. Mr. Manley was born in Frostproof on November 5, 1935 and had been a resident of Thonotosassa for 2-1/2 years, moving from Tampa. He was a member of West Hillsborough Baptist Church. He was an engineer with GTE Telephone, retiring after forty years, and served in the National Guard.
Morris is survived by his wife of 57 years, Naomi Gause Manley; three daughters, Anita Clarice Cook (Bill) of Thonotosassa, Pamela Ann Manley of Seffner, and Beverly Gail Jewesak (Timothy) of Tampa; three brothers, Neal Manley of Tampa, Larry Manley of Gainesville, and Wayne Manley of Avon Park; and two grandchildren, Dana Marie and Andrew Caleb Jewesak.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 24th from 4-5 p.m. at the Chapel of First Baptist Church of Brandon, followed by Memorial services at 5:00 p.m. Graveside services and interment will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 25th at Wauchula Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.