JOHNNY LEE MANUEL SR.

Johnny Lee Manuel Sr. received his wings on May 7, 2023, at 2:11 pm. He was 72 years old.  He was born on March 20, 1951, to the late Joseph (Red) Manuel and Josephine Zenon Manuel Barthelemy. He was baptized by the late Rev. George Mack Jr., at the Greater Macedonia Baptist church of Port Sulphur, LA. He was a longtime resident of Homeplace, LA., as well as Raceland, LA.  

Father of Johnny Lee Manuel Jr. (Christy Manuel), Aaron Manuel, (Heidi Manuel), Satine (Derrick) McCormick.  Stepfather of Dixie Sylve, Trina Ancar, Michelle Ann Boggs. 

Brother of the late James (Grachel) Manuel, Betty Manuel Mackey, Albert Manuel, Micheal Manuel, Ronald Manuel, George (Pearlie Davis) Manuel, Anita (Felix) Turner, And Mildred (Mitchell, Sr) Parker.  Grandfather of Valentta Carroll, Jasmine Manuel, Brennae Manuel, De’vonn Manuel, Gregory Holloway, and the late Tre’vonn Manuel. 

Step-grandfather of Tyler Theriot, Ashley Pellegrin, Tayl0r Himel, De’vante Williams Sr., Deshawn Daniels, Donte’ Daniels, Ancar, Kiera Manuel, and Kaitlin Manuel. He is the god father of Cody Manuel Turner.  Johnny Lee is also survived by 50 nieces and nephews, 114 great nieces and nephews, 213 great - great nieces and nephews, 16 great - great - great - nieces and nephews, a host of other relatives and devoted friends.  

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph (Red) Manuel and Josephine Zenon Manuel Barthelemy; 8 siblings James (Grachel), Ronald, George (Pearlie), Michael, Albert Manuel, Anita (Felix) Turner, Mildred (Mitchell Sr.) Parker, And Betty Jane Manuel Mackey. 1 grandson Tre’vonn Manuel.  

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the celebration of life service which will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Greater Macedonia Baptist Church located at 27796 LA -23, Port Sulphur, LA 70083.  The visitation will begin at 9 a.m., and the service will begin at 11 a.m.  Pastor Mandrel Pansy officiating and entombment will follow at Mack Cemetery in Port Sulphur, LA.  

Due to Covid – 19, facemasks are encouraged.  

Funeral planning entrusted to Robinson Family Funeral Home 9611 LA – 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (504) 208 – 2119.  

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