John Joseph Manley, age 73, of Wellston, passed away on Sunday October 22, 2023, in Manistee, Michigan.
He was born on August 4, 1950, in Weir, Kansas, the son of the late William J. and Marjorie F. Manley. John graduated from Pittsburg High School in Kansas and went on to attend Pittsburg State University and Kansas State Barber School.
On November 21, 1970, John married Joyce Ann Ward at Pittsburg Presbyterian Church in Pittsburg, Kansas. They shared 52 wonderful years together.
John had been employed at Sabie’s Barber Shop, Vinylplex, Superior Industries, and Pepsi Bottling Company of Pittsburg before retiring in 2015. After moving to Michigan, John operated and managed cabins in the Manistee area.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Mirza Shriners prior to moving to Michigan.
John enjoyed spending his time fishing, building metal and wood projects, and being actively involved in multiple shrine clubs before moving here.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce of Wellston; son William (Mary) Manley of Fort Worth, TX; daughter Stacey (Chris) Manley-Conto of Plymouth, WI; grandchildren Lauren, Danielle, and Aiden Conto of Plymouth, WI; sister-in-law Rilda Manley of Jonesboro, TN; one niece and one nephew; and many other family and friends.
In addition to his parents, William and Marjorie, John was preceded in death by his grandfather, William G. Manley; grandmother, Marie Manley; and his brother, William “Pete” G. Manley.
During this time, there are no services, but there will be one planned in the future.
Please visit John’s personal page of memories at www.oakgrovefh.com to share a photo or story.
Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Manistee.
