He was born February 24, 1943, in Ladelle, Arkansas to Edna Fuqua McManus and Emmett Wilson McManus, Sr. He served in the United States Army, National Army Reserve, and was a member of Ladelle Baptist Church and the VFW of Monticello.
He was most at home on a deer stand in the woods or on the lake. Emmett was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jeanette Strahan; baby daughter, Janet Suzanne McManus; sister, Dorothy McManus Patrick and brother-in-law, Rubin Patrick.
He is survived by his sons, Emmett Curtis McManus and wife Regina of Jasper, Texas, Michael David Graves and wife Debbie of Pittsburg, Texas and Jason Bowen of Fayetteville, Arkansas; his daughters, Emily McManus Canfield & husband Chad of Cabot, Arkansas., and Kim Renee' Cummins of Nederland, Texas; his brother, Vernon Eugene McManus and wife Betty of Ladelle, Arkansas; 8 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
Condolences(7)
Peggy Savage
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Vernon and Family: I am so sorry to hear about Emmett. I did not know of this until after the service or I would have been there. My thoughts and Prayers will be with yall.God Bless,
Charles and Peggy Savage
Terrie Briant
Monticello, AR Monday, March 26, 2012 Emmett, We weren't on the best of terms at times but when we were, we were good friends, For that I am greatful. I will miss that sharp look you used to give me with that smile at the same time. You were about to say something to make me feel better; you made me laugh. Thanks for the ggod times we had together.RIP my friend.
Janice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Sunday, March 25, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. Emmett was a friend from school. He will be greatly missed. With sympathy, Janice Gladden McAllisterBeverly Hood
Monticello, AR Sunday, March 25, 2012 A great friend who will be truly missed. This includes Mary Jane Sark, Polly Tucker. Polly Carter and me (Beverly Hood). We will miss all his stories and frequent visit to the coffe shop. Although he married and moved away one of us would mention his name each week; We all wished him the best in his new marriage and hope it was a happy one. He was only a true dear friend and he is a great loss to all who knew him'we
Kathryne Burton
Monticello, AR Saturday, March 24, 2012 I am so sorry to hear of Emmett's passing. Vernon,you are in my prayers. You know I thought the world of Dorothy and Reuben; I went to school with Emmett ; I have missed him, though. God bless you all.
Kathryne and Kenneth Burton
Karen Pirtle Moellenberndt
Warren, AR Friday, March 23, 2012 My sincere condolences to the family of Emmett McManus and relatives. May God comfort you at this time.linda rowe funderburg
, AR Friday, March 23, 2012 betty and vernon thinking of you at this time