Robert Lee Manley

Robert Lee Manley, 87, of Town Creek, Alabama passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his residence surrounded by the love of family. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Lawrence Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 12:00 PM on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Lawrence Funeral Home with Seth Hood and Jared Hood officiating. Burial will be at Providence Cemetery.

Born on March 11, 1939, to Willis and Mollie Rutherford Manley. Robert attended Hazelwood High School and went on to retire from 3M after years of dedicated service. He was known far and wide as an expert mechanic, capable of working on anything from tractors and cotton pickers to motorcycles and hot rods. His passion for all things automotive was shared closely with his brother JC, and together they built not just machines, but lifelong memories.

He had a deep appreciation for collecting and trading antiques and collectibles, particularly classic cars, guns, and knives of all kinds. Among his prized possessions through the years, his 1955 Thunderbird held a special place in his heart. Robert Lee Manley's life was one of dedication, love, and craftsmanship. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew him.

Survivors include his wife of six years, Brenda Streetman Manley; children, Shelah (Charlie Englebert) Manley, Tina Manley (Steve) Hood, Tammy (Patrick Pierce) Manley, and Melanie Manley (Steven) Blankenship; step-children, Sindy (Scott) Glass and Jillian (Randy) Hester; grandchildren, Brook (Melanie) Earley, Seth Hood, Micah (Michelle) Hood, Daniel (Brittney) Hood, Jared (Jodie) Hood, Lydia (Nathan Powell) Hood, Jessie (Madi Mack) Cox, and Bo Blankenship; great-grandchildren, Ellington Earley, Braelyn Earley, Avery Hood, Owen Hood, Graham Hood, Kamron Hood, Kiera Hood, Tucker Hood, Finley Hood, Jacob Hood, Jace Hood, Julie Anna Hood, Jackson Hood, Oliver Smith, Aidan Smith, Veda Powell, Khloe Dover, and Kaylee Dover; four step-grandchildren; sister, Inez Manley Bauer; brother, James Charles (Pam Springer) Manley; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Mollie Manley; loving wife of 46 years, Ernestene Summers Manley; sisters, Barbara Berryman, Francis Manley, and Dorothy Manley; and step-son, Jeff Mims.

Pallbearers will be Steven Blankenship, Micah Hood, Daniel Hood, Nathan Powell, Avery Hood, Owen Hood, Tucker Hood, Jacob Hood, and Jace Hood.

The family extends special thanks to Affinity Hospice, especially nurse Jennifer, and NHC of Moulton, Sindy Glass, and Jessie Willis with Visiting Angels.