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Harold McManus Obituary
6/30/1949 - 9/14/2016
Macon, Ga- Harold Lynn McManus, Jr. passed away Sept. 14th after complications from Parkinson's Disease. He leaves behind a brother Kermit McManus (Paula) of Cohutta, Ga., a sister Marcia McManus of Savannah, Ga., a nephew Kyle McManus of Hilton Head, and a niece Casey McManus of Savannah, and hundreds of loving friends around the world.
Harold graduated from Lanier Senior High School, Macon, and went on to Mercer University where he later transferred to Indiana University to expand his knowledge of music, more specifically the organ. His life revolved around his love of music and teaching math which took him to Houston, Tx. There he became the organist of River Oaks Baptist Church and First Presbyterian Church. Harold was also a math teacher and musical accompanist, to name a few things, for the wonderful students at the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.
After 25 years, he returned home to look after his father, Harold McManus, Sr. During this time he continued playing the organ at many churches including St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Macon; Mt.Zion - St. Luke Lutheran Church, Oglethorpe; Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Macon.
Harold traveled all over the world to play the organ in some of the most magnificent churches including the National Cathedral, Washington, D.C.; Mormon Tabernacle Church, Salt Lake City, UT; Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France to name a few. He will be greatly missed for his talents, his friendship, his love for the Lord, and his wit.
Services will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Macon, Ga.
Rosary and Visitation: Friday, 9-23-16, 6:30 pm
Funeral Mass and Visitation: 11 am Saturday, 9-24-16
Private burial to follow
In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Music Ministry in memory of Harold Lynn McManus, Jr.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold McManus
Cheryl
November 11, 2020
Harold was a good friend. We met at River Oaks Baptist in Houston and enjoyed Christian fellowship. Prayers for his many friends and family.
Bean Burr
June 30, 2017
Harold was a great friend, a faithful and brilliant accompanist, and a wonderful spirit. I miss his loving spirit.
Travis Phillips
November 28, 2016
My wife and I were deeply saddened to hear of Harold's passing. Harold was an immensely gifted organist and educator. I was privileged and honored to have him as a friend and also as accompanist at my HSPVA senior recital in 1985. Years later, Harold graciously agreed to travel to San Antonio,Texas to perform on the organ at my wedding. It was truly splendid! I will always remember Harold's kind and giving nature and the "hearty" laugh that personified his optimistic spirit.
Kristin Brinkmann
October 15, 2016
Marcia and Kermit, I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother. I first met Harold when I became his math student in Algebra II at HSPVA in 1982. That began our 34-year friendship, which encompassed everything from violin and piano recitals, trips to the best water parks in Texas, handbells at First Presbyterian, several HSPVA tours, with Norway in 1986 being the most memorable, and the perpetual search for even more fantastic restaurants in Houston. I still have my pencil he passed out in Algebra II which reads, "AndlotheangeloftheLordcameuponthemandthegloryoftheLordshone". When I became a violin major at U of Houston, he began introducing me to the more contemporary music composed for violin and organ, and lots of music by Olivier Messiaen. Shortly after I completed graduate school in Minneapolis and had joined the Minnesota Orchestra, we each developed Young-Onset Parkinson's within a few years of each other. He was my steadfast friend, and the very first person on a plane to Minneapolis to visit me after I was diagnosed with the same illness he'd begun gracefully navigating his way through only a few years earlier. He was always my best cheerleader through the unpredictable world of being a professional musician with Parkinson's, and I hope I was often the same for him. His eloquence, humor, loving nature, and eternal optimism has had a profound influence on my life, and I'm sure it will continue to do so. My prayers are with you, and Harold will be missed by so many.
Love,
Kristin Brinkmann
Bonnie Simmons
October 13, 2016
I will always remember Mr. McManus as my HSPVA piano and handbell teacher. I'm saddened to hear of this loss. He gave so much to those around him.
Mary Martha Lappe
October 12, 2016
Harold was a joy to all who knew him. RIP Harold, and thank you for your loyalty to Houston's HSPVA and to your many friends.
Dale Brown, Jr.,M.D.
October 5, 2016
Harold was a wonderful and a truly gifted musician. I remember when our choir went to Scotland and all of the organ stops were on the opposite side he was used to . He adjusted beautifully and never missed a beat. He was a member of our running group the Mimosa Milers and we meet each Saturday for our run and Harold was always out front. He was a humble person but truly gifted. My life was enriched with his friendship.
Pam, Jim, & Jaime POOL
September 23, 2016
Our family was blessed to know Harold as the organist for our choir at First Presbyterian, as our daughter's patient, creative math teacher at HSPVA and as our running buddy every Saturday morning with the Mimosa Milers. He was a precious man who will be missed by so many.
James Carmichael
September 23, 2016
Dear McManus Family:
Harold Lynn was one of my first Organ major students at Mercer University. I will always remember him for his charm and wit. We visited many times when I lived in San Francisco; he also came to Tampa to visit me several times. May our Lord keep him in His arms forever. God Bless. James W. Carmichael
Kaye Hlavaty
September 23, 2016
Harold will be greatly missed by many. The students at St. Joseph's Catholic School enjoyed singing in school Mass as Harold played the organ. He was such a kind as well as talented man.
Jennifer J.
September 21, 2016
Mr. McManus was my handbells teacher at HSPVA and he was such a sweet person. I was very shy and insecure and he always encouraged me. He was so enthusiastic about music and that energy was contagious. I could be having the worst day, and Mr. McManus' smile and cheerful nature would make my day. I'm so sorry to hear that he is gone - may Heaven be a brighter place now that his spirit is there.
Jeffrey Hoover
September 20, 2016
The Houston church music community and all Harold's friends in the Houston Chapter of the AGO are sad to learn of Harold's death.
Beaver Dean
September 20, 2016
If there was a better word to use besides blessed I would use it. Harold was my friend and teacher . We were reconnect by Facebook. Harold was my eighth grade gifted algebra teacher . I probably absorbed more in his class then any other math teacher . I'm sure that there was a spot in the heavenly choir for him. Condolences to his family and friends . Your memory will forever live in your students .
Tyler Wood
September 20, 2016
Dear McManus Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Harold's passing. He was a classmate at Lanier with my late older brother, Jeff, and customer of my business. He shared some good stories of high school with us. He will be missed.
Kelley DeBose
September 20, 2016
Mr. McManus was one of my math teachers and choir accompanists at HSPVA. I always remember that he would start class with a joke to get our attention. He was a wonderful man with a kind and sweet spirit. My deepest condolences to your family during this time. May God grant you peace and comfort.
Dell Moore
September 20, 2016
To Harold's family and friends,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I was blessed enough to have had Dr. McManus Sr. for my advisor and teacher at Mercer, and knowing Harold Jr. at St. Joseph's. They both loved the Lord very much and are missed here on earth. However, Harold is now playing for the heavenly choir.
Fred & Cinda Bright
September 19, 2016
Kermit: So sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, and may he rest in peace. P.S. We are doing fine, and hope to see you in the near future.
Ann Ross-Clarke
September 19, 2016
Loved your algebra class & the "math is neat" pencils you gave us! You are one of those special teachers students remember and made a difference. Love & peace!
I hope this is a comfort to your loved ones.
Keisha Battle
September 19, 2016
Thank you for all you did as a teacher for us at PVA! May you rest in the Lord's hands now.
Kecia (Scott) Williams
September 19, 2016
To the family & friends of Harold McMmanus:
You're in my prayers. --- Mr. McManus was my Algebra 2 teacher, my handbell choir director and piano accompanist at HSPVA in Houston in 1980's. He was a wonderful man who had such zeal and zest for life, music, math and teaching others what he knew best. He was a very patient and generous person. I was blessed to know him. May the Lord bless you with His comfort and care as you mourn the loss of your loved one, Harold McManus, Jr.
Charles Francisco
September 19, 2016
Mr. McManus was one of my teachers whom I loved. His music theory class was not the easiest to get through but he was patient with me. He had such an infectious personality that left you smiling. I will miss you dear sir!!! Rest now in the arms of our Lord.
Hattie Pendleton
September 19, 2016
Rest In Peace...
You are very special soul that touched the lives of many. You will truly be missed!!!
Xenia Hallaway
September 19, 2016
I was so saddened to hear of Mr. Mc Manus passing away. He was my home room teacher at HSPVA. He was always so kind and he always had a smile for us. Sending prayers to his family and may he rest in peace.
Mary Lou Bowman Florian
September 19, 2016
To the McManus Family,
Mr. McManus was my teacher and choir accompanist at HSPVA in Houston. I was blessed to know him and to be taught by him. He is one who inspired me to become a music teacher, a career which was a blessing to me. I pray peace on your family and delight to think of Mr. McManus' glorious reward in Heaven.
Harry Moody
September 19, 2016
Marcia and Kermit: What a great loss. Call me if I can be of assistance. Harry Moody, Macon, GA
Charlotte Hinson
September 19, 2016
Harold was a kind, gentle soul. I grew up with him at Elam Baptist Church in Gray where his father was our pastor. He was such a talented man and a servant of God. Harold, I will miss our lunch dates, but truly know you are rejoicing in heaven.
Derek Henry
September 18, 2016
Harold, you were and will always be, a gem to many who were blessed to spend time and learn from you. Thank you for being a part of my life.
September 18, 2016
I consider it a joy to have known you and to have had you as my handbell director and algebra 2 teacher. I will always remember the juice and bagels during finals, and your strawberry pie! Rest in peace.
Love,
DeAndrea Sadberry Terry
Teresa Andrews Hobbs
September 18, 2016
Kermit and Marcia, I am saddened to read of Harold Lynn's passing. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
September 17, 2016
Kermit, please accept my sympathy at the death of Harold Lynn. Coincidentally, my sister, Mary Goss Hughes, passed away last week at her home in Missouri, having had an aggressive form of Parkinson's. Our parents and those of my husband, Cecil A. Baldwin, Jr., were friends at Tattnall Square Baptist Church while we were children, and our mothers taught together at Pearl Stephens Elementary School. I have very fond memories of your parents and of you and your brother as young children. With caring thoughts and prayers, Julia Goss Baldwin
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