OBITUARY

Thomas Joe Manley of St. Clair, MO departed this life at his home, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, having reached the age of seventy-eight years, four months and fifteen days. Thomas was born in St. Louis, MO on May 21, 1948, son of Albert Thomas Manley and Swann Wanda Manley nee Wiggs. On November 25, 1995 he was united in marriage to Kathleen Patricia Kehoe.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Kathleen Manley of St. Clair, MO; by his children, Mandy Lorraine of Washington, MO, Maura Brischetto and husband, Vince, of Ellisville, MO, and Paul Manley and wife, Lindsey, of Sherman, TX; by his grandchildren, Taylor Reynolds and husband, Jordan, of St. Clair, MO, Tate Chandler and wife, Hannah, of Holstein, MO, Travis Chandler of Moscow Mills, MO, Timothy Chandler of Wright City, MO, June Manley of Sherman, TX, Evelyn Manley of Sherman, TX, Marysa Brischetto of O’Fallon, MO and Nikki Brischetto of Ellisville, MO; by his great-grandson, Ryker Reynolds of St. Clair, MO; by many other relatives and friends.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Swann Manley.

Thomas was a Christian, having been raised in the Catholic faith and believing in the Lord as his Savior. During his working career he was employed as a groundskeeper for the Kirkwood School District, retiring after thirteen years of service and after his retirement went to work at Wright City School District as a bus driver for another seven years. He was fascinated with airplanes, especially the Cessna Caravan Turbo Prop. Thomas enjoyed going fishing and working in his vegetable and flower garden. He also loved Modelo and Green Mountain coffee. What meant most to him was time spent with family. The love they shared and many precious memories they created together will be cherished by them all forever.

A kind and loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, relative to many and treasured friend, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Private services will take place at a later date, for any questions regarding services, please contact the family. The family of Thomas Joe Manley entrusted the care of their loved one to Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO.