George John “Football” Manuel Jr. departed this life on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at The Crossing Hospice in Baton Rouge, La. He was 67 years old and a lifelong resident of Port Sulphur, LA.

Beloved son of Pearlie Davis Manuel and the late George J. Manuel Sr. Beloved brother of Barbara (Fredrick) Ragas, Gloria (Linel) Wright, Georgia (the late Emmette) Powell, Jerry (Vera) Manuel Sr., Judith (the late Irvin) Riley, Capricia (Michael) Powell, Jerome and Brenda Manuel and the late Helen (Melvin) Pansy Sr., Peggy and Gary Manuel. Godfather of Janice Anderson. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends.

Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Greater Macedonia Baptist Church 27796 Hwy 23 Port Sulphur, LA 70083 at 10 AM. Visitation begins at 8:30 AM. Pastor Mandrel Pansy Sr. Officiating. Internment in Barthelemy Cemetery Diamond, LA.

A viewing will also be held on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Robinson Family Funeral Home 9611 Hwy 23 Belle Chasse, LA 70037 from 6 PM to 8 PM.

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