Robby Manley Obituary
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 11:00AM at Clark Chapel, 405 Center St. Dowagiac with Pastor Stacey Wilder officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Dowagiac. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Those wishing to share a memory of Rob online may do so at www.clarkch.com.
Rob was born December 30, 1952, in Niles, to Robert and Sharon (Foreman) Manley. He graduated from Dowagiac High School in 1971. After school, he went on to join the United States Navy and proudly served his country until his retirement in 1997. On December 22, 1973, he married the love of his life, Paula Bellas. Rob was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing. Most of all he loved his family and friends and will be greatly missed.
Rob is survived by his loving wife, Paula; siblings, Mark Manley, Brad Manley and Lynda Manley; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Sharon Manley; sister, Pamela Manley; brother Ricky Manley and sister-in-law Kathy Manley.
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Alvin L Jackson
May 14, 2023
My condolences to the Manley family. I grew up & lived next door to them in Dowagiac.
Alvin Jackson
Christopher Lucas
April 23, 2023
My condolences to the Manley family. They are like family known them my entire life. Thank God for memories and enough that will last a lifetime. Rest Robby until we meet again. Love you, guys.
Spencer Paulsen
April 20, 2023
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Cathy Grady Ash
April 20, 2023
This is to Mark and family! I send my sympathy to all.
Love. Cathy Grady Ash
Susie Allen Lemmerhart
April 18, 2023
Paula it's been years since we've been in touch I havent lived in Dowagiac since the 70's but I was told Robbie passed and I was very saddened to hear! We had a lot of fun together he's so young. Please know I am thinking of you and family> Hopefully I will be able to attend the service I certainly will try. love and comfort are coming your way! Susie
Donna Paulsen Johnson
April 18, 2023
Friends are the family we choose. Rob was a special friend to the Paulsen´s. Caring thoughts for Paula and family.
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