Richard Shannon Manley Sr.

Rick jumped right into the debate in the Alabama House of Representatives to defend an pass the law that exempts Church operated Christian schools from direct control by the Alabama Department of Education that otherwise would violate the First Amendment Free Exercise of Religion clause in the U.S. Constitution. I was Executive Director of the Alabama Christian Education Association at the time 1976-1988 when Rick jumped into the debate and vigorously led the debate to secure passage of the...

Lord knows, Rick.....how many times did we lead cheers together, shoulder to shoulder, at football stadiums all over the South....believe me, I won't forget your friendship.

O.K. Ricky...one more time, Roll Tide !!!

Mr Rick,a true Southern Gentleman,a statesman with honest integrity,a heart of gold,love of family and so many lucky enough to be considered his friend,faith in our Heavenly Father who now holds him in loving arms, I have no doubt he would crack a joke at his own funeral, just to see us smile.I hope he knew the respect and love we all feel for him as we say rest in peace sweet prince.

I'm truly sorry for your loss. I can see that RIchard took to heart 1 Timothy 6:18 which states Tell them to work at good, to be rich in fine works, to be generous, ready to share.