Melvin L. Manuel, Jr.

10/10/1946 – 3/20/2016

Melvin L. Manuel, Jr. was born October 10, 1946 in Omaha, NE to Melvin and Dorothy Manuel.

Melvin graduated from Tech High School, he was also a Golden Glove Boxer. He was a chef at UNMC for many years and other restaurants throughout the Omaha area.

Melvin enjoyed playing cards and talking trash with his buddies in the summertime, but most of all he enjoyed having coffee with his mother, Dorothy, and aunt, Hazel, every morning.

Melvin was caring, he always had a pleasant smile on his face and had a great sense of humor.

Melvin was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Manuel, Sr. and step-father, John Whitley and sister, Lynette Manuel. Leaving to cherish his memories are his mother, Dorothy E Whitley; sons, Antonio Manuel and Terell Ashley; daughters, Carla and Cathy Manuel; brothers, Michael and Bruce Manuel; sisters, Shelly and Kay Manuel; special friend, Martha Sears and hosts of family and friends.

Visitation Monday 5-7 PM at Ames Chapel; Celebration of Life 10:00 AM Tuesday (3/29/2016) at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Ave Omaha, NE