Manuel Mancebo

1930 - 2018

Manuel Mancebo

Tulare - Manuel Mancebo Jr.

Birth: January 15, 1930 - 88 years old

Departed: June 17, 2018

Manuel Mancebo Jr, (JR to family and friends) was born in Los Banos CA. JR's father founded Kings County Truck Lines in 1940 and before JR graduated high school he began working in the family business. He started in the shop sweeping floors, and through arduous work and dedication he learned the business and became CEO in 1977. He was not only the owner of Kings County Truck Lines, but also owner of multiple trucking companies. He drove KCTL to be the largest milk transport company west of the Mississippi. He was the past President of the California Trucking Association (CTA) and Our Lady of Fatima, as well as being a member of the American Trucking Association (ATA). He served his country in the National Guard and his philanthropy was felt across the Nation, especially here in the valley. JR's hobbies included woodworking at his home workshop. He was a talented craftsman making everything from grandfather clocks, his famous time-out chairs, and baby cradles, to golf ball and fishing pole racks, and even entertainment centers. He gifted everything he made because he enjoyed it so much. He loved spending time in his shop, listening to country music, puffing his cigar and enjoying the occasional drink, sometimes many. He was a blessing in this world and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. There are so many who have benefited from his time and generosity: St. Aloysius Catholic Church, St. Aloysius School, Our Lady of Fatima, California Creamery Operators Association, Boy Scouts of America, named Scout of the Year 1996, Valley Children's Hospital, Tulare Hospital Foundation, Fresno State University, TDES and Tulare Cabrillo Civic Club #12. He is survived by his sisters Phyllis (Ron) Quinn, Carmen Pinheiro, daughter Susan Sowash, granddaughter Kari (Billy) Ingram, great granddaughter Victoria Ingram, and his extended family John and Janet Day, Perry and Karen Southard, Kathy and Billy Sherrill.

He was preceded in death by his father Manuel 'Spike' Mancebo, mother Amelia Mancebo Kerdikes, brother John and his wife Katye. Also, instrumental in his upbringing was his beloved Grandma Silva, who he adored.

Recitation of the Rosary and Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Monday, June 25, 2018, 10:30 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 125 E. Pleasant Ave. Tulare, with private family Burial.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Ag One Foundation at Fresno State in support of the dairy service program. Mail to 2910 E. Barstow Ave. Fresno, CA. 93740. or Valley Children's Healthcare Foundation, 9300 Valley Children's Place PC17 Madera, CA. 93639. Arrangements are entrusted to Miller's Tulare Funeral Home