William (Bill) King Maneilly

Mr. Maneilly was born to James and Annell Maneilly in Canton, Ohio on November 29, 1947, and passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, in Longview, TX. 

 Bill was a dedicated husband, father, papa, friend and a proud veteran of the United States Army.  He retired as a skilled machinist from Lockheed Martin in 2013 and moved to Jefferson, TX. where he lived out his retirement days with his beloved wife on his beloved bayou.  Bill was known for his love for his family and willingness to help a friend & neighbor in need.  He had many talents and hobbies which included making anything out of wood with beautiful detail and was an enthusiast of boats, motorcycles, and classic cars.  

He was preceded in death by his cherished wife of 55 years, Sharon Maneilly.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Jusciunta Maneilly and Stephanie Maneilly; daughter of the heart, Cindy Contrastano; grandson, Colby Jackson; great granddaughters, Nora and Luna Jackson and many wonderful friends and neighbors.  He will be greatly missed by all.

A private interment for William (Bill) King Maneilly, 78 of Jefferson, TX. will be held at Dallas -Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, TX. at a later date.

Please consider making a contribution in memory of Bill to the Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org).

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.” - 2 TIMOTHY 4:7

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