Roger Dale Manley of Decatur passed away on June 27, 2020. At the families request, there will be a private graveside service on Wednesday at Roselawn Cemetery. Service will be officiated by Rev. Larry Crumpton, and special music will be provided by Mike and Bonnie Mitchell. The celebration of life will be at a later date due to COVID-19. He is preceded in death by his parents Lee Roy and Audry Brazier Manley, Grandmother Bessie Brazier, 2 Brothers-in-law Bill Hughes and Boyce Randall Lyle, and Mother and Father-in-law Boyce and June Lyle. Roger loved the Lord, Alabama Football, trading at gun shows, and telling tall tales. He loved people and never met a stranger. He retired in 2003 after 37 years with Monsanto /Solutia. Roger is survived by his wife of 53 yrs. Vicky Lyle Manley, daughter Katrina Stokes (Cameron), son William Manley, grandson Lyle Nash Stokes, granddaughter Mazze Claire Stokes, 3 sisters, Judy Green, Charlotte Weaver, and Sharon Carpenter, Uncle Bill Brazier, Aunt Paula Brazier, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Dr. Rodney Harney and his office staff for their help not only as professionals but as friends. Memorial gifts may be made to: New Liberty Grove First Congregational Methodist Moulton, AL 35650. Roselawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.
