William Ellis Mcmanus

William Ellis “Bill” McManus, Jr., 51 of Jonesborough, died Monday, December 20, 2021, at the Waters of Johnson City. He was a native of Asheville, NC, son of the late William E. McManus, Sr. and Sue Sneed McManus of Cherokee, NC

In addition to his father both his maternal (Blake and Naomi Sneed) and paternal (Luther and Irene McManus) grandparents and a brother, Michael Maye preceded him in death.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Karen McManus; his mother, Sue “Ma Sue” Sneed McManus; a brother, Joe Froelich of St. Johns, Florida. His 3 dogs (Max, Lucy, and Ellie). His wife will be in residence at 4183 Greenwood Dr., Jonesborough, TN. Sue McManus (mother) can be reached or notified at 706 Old River Road, Cherokee, NC.

Bill was an attorney who practiced law in Florida from 2001 to 2010 and to present in Tennessee. He was an avid hot air balloonist, softball umpire, and enjoyed playing a part in Shakespeare in the Park. Loved dogs and supported fostering and re-homing them. He was a fun-loving guy to be around and was always laughing and told some humorous jokes. The only thing bigger in the room was his laugh and his crazy socks and ties

There will be a celebration of his life in Cherokee. Notification of date, time and location will be posted in the One Feather.

Memorials may be made to the Appalachian Animal Rescue Coalition, 109 Brewer Road, Bristol, TN 37620.