Celebrating the life of
Paul Robert Manley
February 02, 1963 - November 28, 2012
Paul Robert Manley
TYBEE ISLAND - Paul Robert Manley, born on February 2, 1963 to Arloween Peters and Robert Manley, in Olympia, Washington, passed away on November 28th at his home on Tybee Island, Georgia.
He was a graduate of Capital High School and Washington State University where he received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Paul pursued a career in aeronautical engineering at Boeing, Dee Howard, Piper and most recently, Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah.
Paul loved being near and on the water in boats large and small. Over several years, Paul and Julie refurbished a 46' sailboat which they christened Moonstruck. They went on to have many fun and memorable adventures, a highlight being a two year sailing trip throughout the Bahamas and Caribbean.
Finally settling on Tybee Island, Georgia, Paul helped design and build their home where he loved all aspects of being part of the small island community and mere steps to the beach. Paul loved animals, particularly Springer Spaniel Rusty, many guinea pigs and his devoted companion, Chewy the cat.
Paul is survived by his wife, Julie Williams Manley, his mother Arloween Manley of Olympia WA, sisters Sue Mecham Randy of Seattle, WA and Judy Patten Bill of Vancouver, WA, nieces Sophie and Natalie Mecham, Hayley Cox and nephew Cory Cox; father and mother-in-law Jack and Claudia Williams of Bluffton, SC, sister-in-law JoLane Buss and her children, Connor and McKenzie Buss of Beaufort, South Carolina. He was predeceased by his father Robert Manley.
A Celebration of Paul's Life will be held on Sunday, December 9, 2012, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Manley home on Tybee Island.
In Paul's memory, memorials may be sent to the Islands Feral Cat Project, 28 Twelve Oaks Drive, Savannah, 31410 in Paul's memory.
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Please Pass On My Condolences To Sue And Judy. I Was Just Thinking Of Them Tonight And Learned Of Pauls Passing. I Knew Paul Only As A Young Boy But Even Early On He Was Very Sensitive And Bright. Sounds To Me That His Life Touched A Lot Of People. What More Can We Aspire To? HeGrew Up To Be A Good Man. Kent Tracy
- Kent Tracy, Camarillo, CA
Please Pass On My Condolences To Sue And Judy. I Was Just Thinking Of Them Tonight And Learned Of Pauls Passing. I Knew Paul Only As A Young Boy But Even Early On He Was Very Sensitive And Bright. Sounds To Me That His Life Touched A Lot Of People. What More Can We Aspire To? HeGrew Up To Be A Good Man. Kent Tracy
- Kent Tracy, Camarillo, CA
Julie, We have many warm memories of our time with you and Paul. You and your families have our sympathies.
- Jim & Jana Young, Seattle, WA
Dear Julie, My heart goes out to you...I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find some bit of comfort in the love and support of family and friends. Much love, Brion
- Brion Ehret, Savannah, GA
Julie, The happy memories are plentiful of our time in Savannah with you and Paul. We feel privileged to have counted Paul as a friend. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow. Jim & Jill Winkelman
- Jim & Jill Winkelman, Zionsville, IN
One of the most interesting and intelligent people I have ever met. He will be missed.
- David Turner, Tybee Island, GA
Julie, Terri and I are so sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
- Lynn & Terri Beam, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers go to Julie and both Paul and Julie's families. May God comfort them and give them peace. Anthony
- Anthony Wagner, Savannah, GA
Paul was a good friend and a pleasure to work with. Paul was so fun to be around in general. He was good soul, who never met a stranger. He will be missed by many.
- Heidi and Greg Hammerstein, Pembroke, GA
Paul, a great friend who will be sorely missed! I will miss his Friday afternoon phone calls, He always made me laugh. I have fond memories of cruising around Tybee Island on his Boston Whaler, I especially remember when dolphins approached his boat and he was able to pet them, Paul loved animals and they obviously loved him too. We had a lot of fun; Paul’s sense of humor was unmatched. I really appreciated his west coast attitude. Paul was extremely smart and talented; he could do anything. It is often said the brightest burn out early I believe this was the case with Paul. Our thoughts and prayers’ are with his family and Julie. Shane Aldrich and Family
- Shane Aldrich, Greenwood, IN
I like to think of Paul and TC having a wonderful reunion together and I am so very grateful for the myriad of marvelous memories we shared.while living on the banks of the Bull River! I send you a heart filled with love, Julie . . . Peggy
- Peggy Varnedoe, Savannah, GA
I simply can't express how saddened we were to hear this news, Julie. Please know that our thoughts are with you and Paul's family.
- Larry & Darlene Vincent, Rincon, GA
Julie, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Paul was a very cool guy to work with in Flight Test. He will be greatly missed.
- Valerie Thurston, Guyton, GA
Julie, Thinking of you and Paul's family and friends during this difficult time. Much love to you all. Nancy & Peter
- Nancy Fullbright and Peter Hendy, Savannah, GA
Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Cynthia
- Cynthia Gray, Beaufort, SC
Julie, thinking of you and your family during this time of sorrow. Paul was a good man and will be missed. Thinking of all the good times we've had since Dee Howard in the early 90's.
- Preston King, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. We grew up next to each other, Paul was the big brother I never had. I feel so bad not staying in touch over the years. Julie, Arlow, Sue and Judy, words can not express my sorrow for you. R.I.P. Paul. Brad Hall & family.
- Brad Hall, Centralia, WA
My dear 'Julise' -- words are insufficient right now -- just know we love you and send our heartfelt condolences, and that you always have a room in sunny Texas whenever you need a break!
- Susan and Mike, Bedford, TX
Julie and all, Please accept our deepest sympathy at this tragic time. Know that we are thinking of you and remembering Paul and you in prayer....Tom and Sue Rea
- Sue Rea, Bluffton, SC
Please Pass On My Condolences To Sue And Judy. I Was Just Thinking Of Them Tonight And Learned Of Pauls Passing. I Knew Paul Only As A Young Boy But Even Early On He Was Very Sensitive And Bright. Sounds To Me That His Life Touched A Lot Of People. What More Can We Aspire To? HeGrew Up To Be A Good Man. Kent Tracy
- Kent Tracy, Camarillo, CA
Please Pass On My Condolences To Sue And Judy. I Was Just Thinking Of Them Tonight And Learned Of Pauls Passing. I Knew Paul Only As A Young Boy But Even Early On He Was Very Sensitive And Bright. Sounds To Me That His Life Touched A Lot Of People. What More Can We Aspire To? HeGrew Up To Be A Good Man. Kent Tracy
- Kent Tracy, Camarillo, CA
Julie, We have many warm memories of our time with you and Paul. You and your families have our sympathies.
- Jim & Jana Young, Seattle, WA
Dear Julie, My heart goes out to you...I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find some bit of comfort in the love and support of family and friends. Much love, Brion
- Brion Ehret, Savannah, GA
Julie, The happy memories are plentiful of our time in Savannah with you and Paul. We feel privileged to have counted Paul as a friend. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow. Jim & Jill Winkelman
- Jim & Jill Winkelman, Zionsville, IN
One of the most interesting and intelligent people I have ever met. He will be missed.
- David Turner, Tybee Island, GA
Julie, Terri and I are so sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
- Lynn & Terri Beam, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers go to Julie and both Paul and Julie's families. May God comfort them and give them peace. Anthony
- Anthony Wagner, Savannah, GA
Paul was a good friend and a pleasure to work with. Paul was so fun to be around in general. He was good soul, who never met a stranger. He will be missed by many.
- Heidi and Greg Hammerstein, Pembroke, GA
Paul, a great friend who will be sorely missed! I will miss his Friday afternoon phone calls, He always made me laugh. I have fond memories of cruising around Tybee Island on his Boston Whaler, I especially remember when dolphins approached his boat and he was able to pet them, Paul loved animals and they obviously loved him too. We had a lot of fun; Paul’s sense of humor was unmatched. I really appreciated his west coast attitude. Paul was extremely smart and talented; he could do anything. It is often said the brightest burn out early I believe this was the case with Paul. Our thoughts and prayers’ are with his family and Julie. Shane Aldrich and Family
- Shane Aldrich, Greenwood, IN
I like to think of Paul and TC having a wonderful reunion together and I am so very grateful for the myriad of marvelous memories we shared.while living on the banks of the Bull River! I send you a heart filled with love, Julie . . . Peggy
- Peggy Varnedoe, Savannah, GA
I simply can't express how saddened we were to hear this news, Julie. Please know that our thoughts are with you and Paul's family.
- Larry & Darlene Vincent, Rincon, GA
Julie, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Paul was a very cool guy to work with in Flight Test. He will be greatly missed.
- Valerie Thurston, Guyton, GA
Julie, Thinking of you and Paul's family and friends during this difficult time. Much love to you all. Nancy & Peter
- Nancy Fullbright and Peter Hendy, Savannah, GA
Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Cynthia
- Cynthia Gray, Beaufort, SC
Julie, thinking of you and your family during this time of sorrow. Paul was a good man and will be missed. Thinking of all the good times we've had since Dee Howard in the early 90's.
- Preston King, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. We grew up next to each other, Paul was the big brother I never had. I feel so bad not staying in touch over the years. Julie, Arlow, Sue and Judy, words can not express my sorrow for you. R.I.P. Paul. Brad Hall & family.
- Brad Hall, Centralia, WA
My dear 'Julise' -- words are insufficient right now -- just know we love you and send our heartfelt condolences, and that you always have a room in sunny Texas whenever you need a break!
- Susan and Mike, Bedford, TX
Julie and all, Please accept our deepest sympathy at this tragic time. Know that we are thinking of you and remembering Paul and you in prayer....Tom and Sue Rea
- Sue Rea, Bluffton, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
