Manuel Sr., Paul Neal

Paul Neal Manuel Sr., 93, of Blacksburg and formerly Pulaski, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Heritage Hall, Blacksburg. Born March 25, 1918, in Wythe County, he was the son of the Guy Neal Manuel and Ada Bralley Manuel. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Aileen Reed Manuel; and one brother, Zane Grey Manuel. Mr. Manuel was retired from the United States Postal service and was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the First Church of the Brethren for over 50 years. He is survived by wife, Josephine Barger Manuel, Blacksburg; son, Paul Neal Manuel Jr. and Linda Manuel, Fairlawn; one grandson, Zachery Manuel; sisters, Inez Duncan, Pulaski, Lillian Vincent, Kingsport. Funeral services will be held Friday, 11 a.m. at the First Church of the Brethren, Newbern Rd., Pulaski with the Rev. John Collins and the Rev. Frank Peters officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin with military rites conducted at the graveside by the Pulaski VFW Post #1184. The family will receive friends Friday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. To send messages of condolence to the family, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com. Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the Manuel family.