Kenneth Gene McManus, 74, of Monroe made the transition to his Heavenly Home on June 21, 2020, surrounded by his family. Ken was born in Monroe on May 18, 1946 to the late Cecil and Lola McManus. He worked at Long Wiring and then later with Union County Public Schools. Ken was an avid crappie fisherman. He was a true peacemaker and known everywhere for his smile. A longtime member of Grace Baptist Church, he loved God with all of his heart.
In addition to his parents, Ken is predeceased by his siblings, Faye McManus Helms, Jimmy Lee McManus, Billy Cecil McManus and Allen McManus. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 51 years Judy Griffin McManus; daughter, Karen Penegar; son, Stephen McManus; granddaughters, Haley Brooke Penegar and Brittanie Anne McManus; brother Norris (Phyllis) McManus and sister-in-law, Della McManus.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 24 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at McEwen Monroe. The funeral service will be at McEwen on Thursday, June 25 at 2:00 pm followed by burial at Lakeland Memorial Park.
McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is serving the family.