Charles Lewis Manuel

Charles leaves to mourn his passing two brothers, Larry D. Manuel and his wife Jene of Jonesboro, GA and Dan N. Harris and his wife Deborah of Charlotte, NC; nephews, Kevin D. Harris and Jeremy A. Harris; great nieces, Janayah Harris and Jaeda Harris and numerous cousins and friends.

Charles was raised in West Raleigh and attended Raleigh schools. He graduated from J.W. Ligon High School in 1960. After graduation, he entered the United States Air Force and proudly served his country for 8 years and during that time served a combat tour in Vietnam. Charles received his Business Management Certificate from Harbarger Business College. He continued his education at Shaw University receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.

I'll Be Seeing You

I am at rest, so don’t cry

It will be easier as time goes by.

As my body lies here, it’s only a shell

God has called me home, so I say farewell.

Now I’m happy and very content.

For the things I’ve done wrong, I repent.

You know and I know that it’s hard on earth.

So you should not cry at death, but at birth.

To all my friends as you pass by

As you are now, so once was I.

As I am now, so must you be

Prepare yourselves to follow me.

I have no worries, pain or fears

For I am with God, so please dry your tears.

I love you all and this is what I want you to do,

Put God first in your life, and

I’ll be seeing you.