Larry “Pop” Manuel, 77, of Canyon and formerly of Olton, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 3, 2024, at Olton Cemetery, with Pastor Travis Evers of Christ Family Fellowship Church, in Canyon, officiating and under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Ramage Funeral Directors, in Olton.
Larry was born May 20, 1947, in Olney, Texas, to William and Minnie (Smith) Manuel. He graduated from Throckmorton High School in 1965 and attended Texas Tech, graduating with a Bachelors in Ag Education, in 1969. Larry became an ag teacher and taught for Olton ISD from 1969 to 1973 and Spade ISD from 1973 to 1975. On May 4, 1972, Larry married Billie Jean LaDuke. Larry’s life revolved around stock shows and show animals. He traveled the country going to pig sales to bring home for the kids to show. Moving to Canyon in 1996, Larry started raising show goats and did so until 2022. Larry also enjoyed attending Randall Raider and West Texas A&M sporting events.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Olton Cemetery Association, PO Box 1055, Olton, Texas 79064.