Donnie Darrell Manley

Donnie Darrell Manley, 84, of Sharpsburg, Kentucky passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born in Bath County on October 6, 1940, to the late Raymond Adair Manley and Jenny J. Razor Manley. 

Throughout his life, Donnie exemplified dedication and hard work, serving as a General Foreman at Hobart and Whirlpool, while also being a lifelong farmer. 

Donnie didn’t just focus on his duties at work; he was heavily involved in his faith as a Minister of the Full Gospel Christian Church. He found joy in various hobbies and interests, such as fishing, golfing, playing baseball, racing, and, of course, farming, which remained a passion throughout his life.

In addition to his parents, Donnie is preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Manley.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Nancy LaNell Johnson Manley, one daughter, Melissa Manley, three sons, Timmy, Steven and Kevin Manley all of Sharpsburg, ten grandchildren, Johnny, Jaylynn, Joseph, Ian, Justin, Evan, Emily and Christian Manley, along with Jackie Taylor Smith, two great grandchildren, Jordan and Charlie Ray Manley, two sisters, Phylis Ingram (Ronnie) of Taylorsville, Kentucky, and Patty Stafford (Dudley) of Camargo, Kentucky.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Longview Cemetery in Bethel. 

The Michael R. Gray Funeral Home in Owingsville is caring for all the arrangements for Donnie Darrell Manley.