Arnold “A. J.” Manns 73 of Ashford went home to be with the Lord Tuesday April 19, 2011 at home after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Eva Manns, daughter Terrie Manns, daughter-in-law Dreama Manns, grandson Michael Chandler, great grandson Marcus Manns, brothers Dallas, Billy and Ollie Manns and sister Violet Workman.
He was a retired construction worker and Army veteran. A .J. was a very loving father of five children. He is survived by; Tommy (Tera) Manns, Jerry Manns, Kathe (Michael) Kirk, Janie (Matt) Perdue, Anna (Jamie) Belcher and their mother Mary Payne all of Ashford, brother Clovis Manns, sisters Phyllis Tomblin , Sara Salyers and Nita Vance, grandchildren Adam Chandler, Thomas Manns, Christopher “Moose” Manns, Cora Pennington, Cody Kinder, Andrew Joseph Manns, Brandon Perdue, Jeremy Perdue, Lacie Manns, Trey Belcher, and Alexis Belcher, and great-grandchildren; Mikayla and Michael Chandler, and many friends and neighbors who he dearly loved. A .J. enjoyed gardening, fishing and camping. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Thursday April 21, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Pastor Richard Harold officiating. Burial will be at Manns Knob Cemetery at Harts Creek. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of so many flowers, any donations may be sent to: 255 Baptist Lane, Ashford, WV 25009.