Samuel A Manley age 71, Captain for the Madison County Sheriff’s office, passed away suddenly on Tuesday Dec. 12, 2023, at Baptist Health in Richmond. Sam was born to the late Jack and Loretta Berry Manley, he served 27 years in the US Army Reserves as a Drill Instructor, 2005 he retired as the Assistant Chief of Police for the City of Richmond, in 2008 he began his service as Captain of Madison County Sheriff’s Office until his passing on Tuesday.
Sam is survived by his wife Barbara Manley of Richmond, his daughters: Melissa Manley Berry, Kasi Miller (Savannah), and Katie Johns, his brother Jay Manley, his grandchildren: Kaitlinn Berry, Gabriel Berry, Sydney Berry, Eva Prothro, and Lola Johns, his niece Jaylena Manley, and nephews: Hunter William Manley Miller, Trey Briggs, and Jayden Briggs.
Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday Dec. 19, 2023, at Church on The Rock. Rev. Larry Burton and Chaplain Josh Horn officiated. Burial took place in the Madison County Memorial Gardens, with Military Honors. The Madison County Sheriff’s office served as Honor guard and pallbearers as well as Jay Manley, Savannah Miller, and Ryan Young. Lakes Funeral Home in Berea was in charge of the arrangements.
