Jerry McManus

Age 71

Jerry left this world suddenly on June 30, 2014 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was in his flower garden, a place where he had helped show God’s beauty to so many friends and loved ones. Jerry leaves behind many family members and friends who will miss his enjoyable spirit and lively conversation. He had faith in Jesus as his Lord and Savior, and is now waiting to welcome those loved ones in God’s loving arms.

Jerry will be missed by his son Jerry (Jay) McLin McManus and wife Sandy, and their children Brooke, Allie, and Jake; his son Marshall Alan McManus and wife Becky, and their children Morgan, Mason, and Matthew; his daughter Johnnie Kay Wolf and her husband Robert Wolf, and their children John, Luke and Sarah; his sisters Judith (Judy) Albright and family and Emma Sue Crapitto and family, and countless other family and friends his life blessed during his time here.

Jerry McManus was born in Houston, Texas, the son of Gerald O’Connell McManus and Sue Elizabeth McManus. He was in the stevedoring business for over 30 years. He was president and founding partner of Shipper’s Stevedoring Company from 1969-1984 and then worked for Ryan Walsh, Inc. He moved to Birmingham, Alabama in 2002 and started Gulf Coast Organics, an organic fertilizer and landscape business.

In his early childhood, He spent much of his time in Old Waverly, Texas helping his family and uncles run the family farm and ranch. He also was an accomplished piano player and soloist. Jerry loved taking his grandchildren fishing, planting in his flower garden, and hunting in South Texas.

We will have a “Celebration of Jerry’s Life” on July 8th from 6:30-8:30PM at 1531 Greystone Parc Circle, Birmingham, Alabama 35242. The funeral service will be in Texas at Hawthorne Baptist Church, 638 Hawthorne Rd, New Waverly, Texas 77358 at 11AM on Friday, July 11th. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to Every Orphan’s Hope at www.everyorphan.org, a charity that Jerry supported.

Revelation 21:3-4

“And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God will wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying; neither shall there be anymore pain; for the former things are passed away.”

Arrangements are under the direction of Southern Heritage Funeral Home, Pelham, AL.