Carl Lester Manley, age 88, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at The Haven in St. Elmo.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.pagelfuneralhome.com.

Carl was born on November 13, 1936, the son of Carl Glen Manley and Elsee Rosalie Hoover. Carl had a great talent for woodworking, and he could fix anything. He loved old westerns, and would watch John Wayne movies all day if they would let him. He worked as a truck driver for years, and loved his time on the open road. He also had a strong love of his family, and spent time with them whenever he could.

Carl is survived by his son, Tom Manley (Debra) of Shirley, Illinois; daughters, Amber Manley of Brownstown, Illinois, and Kim Fender (Hal) of Vandalia, Illinois; sister, Linda Hagy (Gary) of Brownstown, Illinois; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery, parents, Carl Manley and Rosalie Manley, as well as his brother Larry, Randy, and Keith, and sister, Karen.