Michael Brandon Reed Manis

Michael Brandon Reed Manis 34, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 16, 2018 at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. He was a joy to be around and was known to make whoever he was around laugh. Michael worked for Bowlin Roofing and demolition for many years. Michael was an avid fisherman and especially enjoyed going with his son who was his pride and joy. He was a loving, father, son, brother and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. Michael was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jessie and Bessie Booker; paternal grandmother, Marlene Manis. Survivors include his son, Mason Manis; daughter, Kaylee; mother, Sherry Bledsoe and husband Earl; father, Tim Manis; sister, Nikki Bear; paternal grandfather, Morrison Manis; half-sister, Breanna Manis; special friend, Ernest Bowlin; along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home downtown, Kingsport. A funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the ICU Staff and the Wilcox Hall Staff at Holston Valley Medical Center for their loving care. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Manis family.