Thomas Manns died April 15, 2017. He is survived by his wife Eula Mae Manns; his son, Ron Manns and wife Debbie of Abilene, Texas; his daughter, Ann Walker and husband Gil of Saluda; five grandchildren, Dawn Gee, Natalie Blakeley, Aaron Manns, Andy Manns and Amy Surko; nine great grandchildren; three nieces and many good friends.