Richard J. “Dick” Manix, age 68, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 2:33 AM at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on October 16, 1943 in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Raymond M. Manix and Mary (Seybert) Manix Marker.
Dick worked at Ansonia Lumber as a Draftsman for 30 years. He was a member of the Army Reserve, Elks Lodge, American Legion in Ansonia, Ohio, and St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his infant daughter, Mary Donna Manix; step father, George Marker; and brother, Michael R. Manix.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years Brenda (Fawbush Rearick) Manix of Greenville, Ohio, whom he married on June 27, 1987; children and spouses, Rawley E. & Jennifer Rearick of Greenville, Ohio, and their children Koralyn and Grayson Rearick, Marie & Gary Meadows of Hinton, West Virginia, David Neargardner of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Jeanette & Robert Leas of Greenville, Ohio; sisters and brother in law, Paula Haworth of Bonita Springs, Florida and Kathy & Craig Redett of Sarasota, Florida; sister in law, Margaret Manix of Greenville, Ohio; as well as numerous step grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Monday, November 21, 2011 at 3:00 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Greenville, Ohio, with Rev. Fr. James Simons celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 2-6 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
There will be a Graveside Military Service conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard. A Lodge of Sorrow will be conducted by the Elks Lodge on Sunday at 5:45 PM at the funeral home.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.