Patrick Dean Manion

July 10, 1964 - February 10, 2017

Patrick Dean Manion, 52, of Hall, passed from this life on Friday, February 10, 2017, in the VA Hospital. He was born on July 10, 1964, in Batesville, to Gerald Dean and Christa Martha (Steger) Manion. Patrick grew up in Hall and graduated from Monrovia High School in 1982. Shortly after graduation, Pat bravely enlisted in the United States Army, where he actively worked as an aircraft electrician for over six years. During this time, he was honorably awarded with several badges, medals and ribbons. Pat continued to support his brothers in war by doing civilian work for six years at VA Logistics; retiring in 2015, due to illness. An overall funny man, he enjoyed keeping to himself. An animal lover, Pat had a natural bond with dogs, especially Duke, who he taught to communicate with Korean commands. Above all, Pat had a great sense of humor, along with a huge heart, a love for music, and guitar talent. He loved playing guitar and having impromptu jam sessions at family gatherings with his nephew and listening to 70's/80's music. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Manion; sister, Sharon Willoughby; nieces, Wendi Williams and Shawna Snyder. Survivors include his loving mother, Christa Manion of Hall; sisters, Becky Reindorf (husband, Harald) of Mooresville, Cindy Harp of Martinsville and Linda Brown (husband, Ray) of Monrovia; nieces and nephews, RaeAnne, Rustey, Brad, Travis, Patrick, Christopher, Sarrah, Sabrena, Jesse and Shondell, along with a host of great nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia, with visitation held prior beginning at Noon. Services will be officiated by Pastor David Neese. Military honors will be conducted at the funeral home and cremation will follow services. Memorial contributions may be made to help the family offset funeral expenses c/o Light Memorial or to the Morgan Co. Humane Society. To share a favorite story, upload a picture, sign the online guest registry or light a candle on Pat’s tribute wall visit www.lightmemorial.com.