William Jacobsen Manross

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William Manross Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

MANROSS, William Infant William Jacobsen Manross of Jonesboro, GA went to be with the Lord Monday, January 14, 2008. Jacobsen was born in Griffin, GA and battled SMA for all four months of his life. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfather, Vernon Marks. Jacobsen is survived by his parents, William R. and Ashley C. Ford Manross; sister, Kensington Manross, all of Jonesboro, GA; maternal grandparents, Stan and Susan Ford, Jonesboro; paternal grandparents, Chip and Sharon Manross, Jonesboro; maternal great-grandparents, Jim and Kathleen McMillen; Jonesboro; maternal great-grandparents, Jack and Marjorie Ford, Riverdale; paternal great-grandmother, Bonnette Marks, Jonesboro; paternal great-grandparents, Bill and Sue Manross, Dublin GA; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorial services will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro with Dr. Charles Q. Carter, Rev. Rick Statham, and Rev. Dan McKay officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 17, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the church. Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jan. 16, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for William Manross

9 Entries

Beth Mize

January 17, 2008

I am a RN who took care of a child, Cody, with SMA for 15 months. You have my deepest sympathies and my prayers are with you. No one really understands why theses things happen but there is one thing you can take comfort in.
Jacobsen is in Heaven with his Heavenly Father and Jesus. There is no more pain or tears or limitations. I am sure he and Cody have found each other and are great friends.

Beth (GA)

Athena Whitlow

January 16, 2008

We are so very sorry. We are thinking about you all and praying for you. Love,
Athena, Keith and Courtney Whitlow

Terry Bentley

January 16, 2008

Chip and family, Anne and I are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Terry

Nancy Autry

January 16, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Walter & Nancy Autry
Heritage Baptist Church
Douglasville, GA

Laina Bumpus

January 16, 2008

The bond between parent and child is the greatest gift. We all Love you and our deepest sympathies are with you during this time. Our prayers are with you and all of our Love to you and your little angel.
Deepest Sympathy,
Laina Bumpus&Family

Aubra Bumpus

January 16, 2008

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Laina Bumpus

January 16, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Huling Family

January 16, 2008

You are in our thoughts and our prayers. We pray for God's strength for today, hope for tomorrow and His comfort always. Love,
Chuck, Becky, Steven and Kala Huling

The Staff of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors

January 16, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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