Brandon D. "Chico" Manuel's Obituary
Decatur – Brandon D. “Chico” Manuel, 44, of Decatur, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025.
Brandon was born on August 21, 1980, in Decatur, the son of Gary Manuel and Sandra (Alvira) Barton. He worked as a contractor and mechanic. Brandon attended Cerro Gordo United Methodist Church and made a hobby out of having many hobbies. He loved music, art, working on cars and trucks, cooking, fishing, hiking, going for walks, and camping.
Brandon is survived by his children: Zeb Anthony of Taylorville, Caleb Manuel of Taylorville, Chloe Manuel of Taylorville, Ciara Manuel of Taylorville and Owen Manuel of Decatur; mother Sandra Barton of Decatur; father Gary Manuel of Pana; sisters: Rebecca Jones and her children Elijah Jones and Faith Manuel, Nicole (Isaiah) Bledsoe, Vaness (Chris Heigert) Manuel; brothers: Jesse (Theresa Carter) Manuel, Doug Manuel, and Justin Manuel; fiancé Shannon Downey of Decatur; step-father Monte Clutter; special niece Madison (Nicholas Farrar) Hoehn along with many other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, June 6, 2025, from 2pm until the service time of 3pm at the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
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