Billy Lanoel "Buddy" Manasco, 83, of Shubuta, Mississippi, passed away on August 27, 2021, at his residence.
He was born on June 11, 1938, to Edgar and Lena (Hayes) Manasco in Desoto, MS, and a longtime member and Deacon Emeritus at Desoto Baptist Church. He enjoyed and prided himself with his gardening and lawn care. He was also an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed fishing and hunting. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help out with anyone in need at any time.
Billy is survived by his wife, Betty Anne Manasco; daughter, Elizabeth Diane (George) Saxton; two sons, Royce Gene (Barbara) Manasco, and Gary Donald (Cheryl Ann) Manasco; brother, Royce David (Paula) Manasco; five grandchildren, Shaun (Dara) Beasley, Brook (Candice) Adams, Chris (Jade) Manasco, Mark (Kristy) Manasco, and Abby Manasco; 12 great grandchildren; step-son, Bruce Clark; seven step-grandchildren, Kristi (Dough) May, Josh (Michelle) Clark, Katherine (Chandler) Presley, Wesley (Daynes) Clark, Adam Clark, Morgan (David) Melton, and Holly (Eric) Waddell; seven step-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by father, Edgar Neel Manasco; mother, Lena Mae Manasco; first wife, Anna Mae Manasco; son, Billy Lenoel Manasco, Jr.; granddaughter, Rachel Nicole Manasco; step-son, Terry Marion Clark, Jr.; two sisters, Syble Ann Anderson, and Deanie Smith; and brother, Eddie Ray Manasco.
Visitation was held Sunday, August 29, 2021, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. at DeSoto Baptist Church, Shubuta, Mississippi.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, August 29, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at the DeSoto Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Yelverton and Shaun Beasley officiating.
Pallbearers were Brook Adams, Mark Manasco, Eric Waddell, Adam Clark, David Melton, Dough May, and Josh Clark.
Burial took place in the DeSoto Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to The Gideon's International Processing Center P. O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251. Online condolences can be given at www.wrightsfuneral.com.
