Fulton Joseph Manuel

Fulton Joseph Manuel, 89, of Vinton passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong Vinton resident and a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Vinton. After graduating from Vinton High, Fulton studied at McNeese State University before joining the United States Army. He was employed at Home Builders as an estimator and draftsman for many years. He was founded and owner of Manuel Builders building many homes in Vinton and SW Louisiana. He sponsored a local baseball team called The Lumberjacks. He was a self-employed contractor working for Mr. R.E. Odom for over 50 years. He loved people and making new friends. Fulton enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be remembered for his love of life, positive outlook and deep devotion to his family. Left to cherish his memory are his wife who he called "Baby Doll" of almost 67 years, Norma Jean Monceaux Manuel; his children, Lisa Richard and husband Raymond; Wendy Manuel, Terri Manuel Dickerson and husband John; and Micheal Manuel and Jon Reaud, and a granddaughter Lexi Manuel who he raised and considered to be a daughter and a bonus little sister to his children. He was called Paw Paw and Foo Foo by his seven grandchildren; Tim, Julie, Ryan, Jonah, Misty, Lani and Rachel, 14 great grandchildren; Gage, Bella, Brooke, Brennon, Allysa, Lexi, Cheyenne, Trenton, Kroy, Zoey, Clinton, Ethan, Riley and Mila; one great-great grandchild, Tatum and numerous nieces and nephews, and his sister, Erlene Drounet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larence Manuel and Aileen Trahan Manuel; infant son, Ted Allen Manuel; and siblings, Austin, Ethel, Joyce, Shirley and Elaine; grandson, Timothy Bryce Maricle.

To all my friends: I ask myself, did I learn anything from you in my life? I say “YES” to all of you, and I thank you all for by having you I am a fortunate man indeed. “Greatness is not what you think of yourself but what others think of you.”

A celebration of Fulton's life will be held at 7PM, Friday, March 14, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation will be held 4 - 7PM Friday. Services will be officiated by Ronald Young.