Carmel Manns, 90, of rural Akron, Indiana passed at 5:40 pm, Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his residence. He was born on May 25, 1928 in Carey, Ohio to Mitchell and Gracie (Barnett) Manns. He married on June 11, 1948 in Salyersville, Kentucky to Opal Smith, she survives. Carmel worked for General Tire of Wabash for 22 years. He also owned Manns & Sons Garage in Akron and retired from Da-Lite Screen of Warsaw. After retiring he worked at Craig Welding of Mentone. He was a member Sweetwater Assembly of God of North Manchester. He enjoyed hunting, horses, and cattle on the farm. He was known as an ornery joker with family and friends. He also enjoyed Southern Gospel music. Survivors and place of residence: Wife –Opal Manns – Akron, Ind. Daughters –Connie and husband John Malott – Akron, Ind. Vickie and husband Rodney Whitaker – Akron, Ind. Sons –Darrel Manns – Akron, Ind. Doug and wife Joanna Manns – Akron, Ind. Grandchildren – Christopher, Joshua, Sarah, Matthew, Jennifer, Lori, Logan, Jessica, Wesley, Kiley, and Teri 33 Great Grandchildren 7 Great Great Grandchildren Preceded in Death By: Parents – Mitchell and Gracie Manns Brothers –Oscar and Bradie Infant Sister –Chelsea Sister-in-laws – Oma and Loretta Time and Date of Services: 10:30 am, Monday, May 20, 2019 Place of Services: Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana Minister: Pastor Jeremy Jones Place of Burial: Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake, Indiana Visitation Hours: 1 pm to 5 pm, Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, Indiana Donations can be made in his memory to Sweetwater Assembly of God. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Carmel Manns please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Carmel Manns May 25 1928 May 16 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Akron, state: Indiana