Mr. Arbus Arvil "Slim" Manns, age 78, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas, died Sunday, July 23, 2017 at his home.
He was born to Roy and Martha Mahala Rackley Manns in Russellville, Arkansas on February 10, 1939. He was plant manager for Pilgrim's Pride, retiring with 32 years service. He had a passion for fishing, deer hunting, and fish fries, but most of all, he cherished the time spent with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Ima Jean Johnston, and a son, Alex Rubi.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa Alvarado Manns of De Queen, five sons, Terry Manns, Jeffery Manns, Jose and his wife, Maria Rubi, Eric Rubi, and Andy Arce all of De Queen, three daughters and two sons-in-law, Brenda and Bob Black of Arkadelphia, Sheila and Mark Price of Oklahoma, and Nevena Manns of De Queen, nine grandchildren, Jonathan Black, Mary Beth Powell, Jakorby Powell, Kane Price, Tara Price, Amanda Hatler, John Hatler, Dusty Manns, and Kagan Smith, ten great-grandchildren, Carter Black, Dakota Black, Ethan Black, Mattie Powell, Jakya Powell, Caden Cline, Jennifer Caudle, Jaycee Price, Alexyz Level-Holleman, and Lincoln Hatler, a brother and a sister -in-law, Charles and Louise Manns, and a sister, Dorothy Foster all of Russellville, Arkansas. Slim is also survived by his wife's family,five brothers-in-law, Silvano, and his wife, Juana Alvarado, Thomas and his wife, Ellie Alvarado, and Juan Alvarado all of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Cyrus Alvarado of De Queen, Arkansas, and Auden Alvarado of Dallas, Texas, three sisters-in-law, Mary Alvarado, Aida Chavez, both of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, and Dioceni Anderson of Winnsboro, Texas, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mr. Slim Manns will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2017 in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel with Cyrus Alvarado officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, De Queen, Arkansas. Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 26th from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.
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