Manley, Paul Leroy 1926-2012

MANLEY, WORK

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Date: 3/24/2021 at 10:53:16

Paul L. Manley

September 7, 1926 - February 4, 2012
Born in Traer, IA
Resided in Des Moines, IA

Paul Leroy Manley, 85, died February 4, 2012, at Iowa Health Hospice Taylor House in Des Moines. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Paul was born September 7, 1926, in Traer, Iowa, to Solomon and Christina (Hansen) Manley. He was raised in Vinton, Iowa, where he graduated from Lincoln High School. In 1948, Paul moved to Des Moines and graduated from the American Institute of Business as a certified court reporter.

Paul sold real estate for more than 44 years and retired as owner of Central Realty Company. He was a member of the Greater Des Moines Board of Realtors. He was a World War II, U.S. Army veteran and a member of the American Legion. Paul loved the Lord and worshipped at First Federated Church for more than 30 years.

Surviving Paul are his wife, Carol; a daughter, Ann Work of Wichita Falls, Texas; Ann's two sons, Chase, an airman with the U.S. Air Force Security Forces stationed at Cheyenne Mountain AFB in Colorado Springs, and Colby of Wichita Falls; a son, Brent of Brainerd, MN and Brent's wife, Carol.

Paul will be remembered as a loving husband, father and friend, generously giving support and encouragement throughout his life.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Missions Fund of First Federated Church, 4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50310 or Hope Ministries, P.O. Box 862, Des Moines, Iowa 50304.

ARRANGEMENTS BY ILES FUNERAL HOMES ~ WESTOVER CHAPEL. ~ The Des Moines (IA) Register 07 Feb 2012.