Clifford Manor
October 25, 1939 ~ September 17, 2018
Clifford aka "Sonny Boy" Manor was the youngest of five children and third son born October 25, 1939, to Jessie and Bernice Manor in Taylor, Texas.
Clifford grew up in Zion Chapel Baptist Church and was baptized by the late Rev. T. B. Reeves. Clifford attended elementary school and was a member of the 1958 graduating class of O.L. Price High School.
His big brother, R.L., went to Taylor one weekend and learned that Clifford/Sonny Boy wasn't working; so, in 1959, he was brought to San Antonio, Texas where he made his home until his passing. he worked for a roofing company no more than two years and went to work at Southwest Research until his retirement.
In 1960, Clifford married Alma Hunter and to this union five children were born. Clifford joined Wheatley Htgs. Baptist Church in 2003 where he joyfully served as an usher.
Clifford/Sonny Boy loved sports. He lived and breathed ball playing of any kind. In high school, he was an outstanding linebacker for the O. L. Price Panthers. He missed by three days a try out for the Dallas Cowboys. Clifford managed the Blues Brothers and S&S softball teams for approximately 20-25 years. He managed the Senior League for two years. He loved the Texas Relays.
Clifford/Sonny Boy met and married Esther Harris in March 1999.
His parents, grandparents, two daughters, Barbara and LoEtta, sister, Jessie Mae, and brother, R.L. precedes him in death.
The hearts that will forever hold precious memories of Clifford are his beloved wife, Esther; daughters, Claudette and Geri; sons, Brett (Ula), Gerald (Tracy); sister, Mae Etta Dickey (James); brother, A.J. Manor, (Compton, CA.); 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Noreen ( Lynwood, CA.), Jackie, Jewel (Austin, TX.), and Janet (Phoenix, AZ.); nieces, nephews, many, many cousins, and his spoiled Corgi, Lucas and Russell Terrier Bandit.
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My dear bro-in-law. Can’t believe you’re gone. You were the best, you’ve left me and the children with many, many good memories and one can’t help but laugh thinking of our shanigans. I am glad all the suffering is gone. Rest in Peace Sonny Bubba, rest in peace. Love U much. Me, Noreen
As you remember your beloved one, may our Father the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow, and always. Please accept my sincere condolences. Psalms 94:18-19
Our condolences to Manor Family this man will be greatly missed. He was my sons grandpa. He loved my son like if he was and our family like one family. May you Rest In Peace Cliff. Esther our prayers go out to you and the family.
Thank you Cliff for all the advice, talks and memories! You will always have a special place in my heart…all the traveling, games, laughs and fellowship will be missed. My condolences to your family, GOD BLESS! Jesse Garner
My my I will miss my basketball buddy.Cliff our talks about the Cavs vs Spurs were so great. I looked forward to your sweet voice when these games were being played. It was so great to have had you as part of our family. RIH until we meet.My prayers go out to ESTER and family.
Doug and I will miss the laughter and teasing that bonded us, not only as neighbors but friends. I’ll be sure to sit in your chair from time to time. Ester – You have our deepest sympathies. Please know we are always here for you. Cliff- Rest In Peace dear friend.
my deepest sympathies go the family of cliff. i known cliff since i was 13 .i told him when i get older that i wanted to play with them because they were a good team and said come on. once i moved to san antonio. seemed like every weekend we were playing ball. thanks for good times we had together you will greatly missed
I worked with Cliff several years right out of college back in the late 80’s. He was a hard worker with a great attitude and genuinely everyone’s friend. He would always ask how things were going with life and family whenever he saw me even years later. A good man.
Sorry for the loss of your loved one. My deepest sympathy and condolences goes out to you and your family. The Bible calls God the source of life Acts 17:24,25 so have faith that God is certainly capable of restoring life to someone who has died so be assured that you will see your loved one again. God sees death as the enemy 1 Corinthians 15:26 and I pray he gives you comfort in your time of need. There have been eight instances in the Bible of humans young, old, male, and female who God brought back to life on earth John 11:39-44 and he yearns to bring back your loved one who are in his memory Job 14:14,15. I pray that God of comfort gives you strength and the ability to endure during this time and that you rely on him when you feel weak. In Jesus name I pray Amen