Charles Foster Manis

May 29, 1943 - October 28, 2020

Charles Foster Manis, born May 29, 1943 passed away peacefully in his home this Wednesday evening after a very long, hard, 15 year battle with cancer. During those painful years, he was the type to never complain and always insisted that he was “doing just fine”… simply because that’s the kind of man he was. During the 1960’s thru 1980’s he was a Quality Control Chief for Lockheed Martin making jets and was sent to classes to study things such as trigonometry, engineering and management at schools as renowned as Princeton University. While managing for Lockheed Martin and Southern States Engineering, Charles was sent to live in many interesting places such as Montreal, Mexico City, and LA. After retiring from Lockheed, he worked as a security officer for Beaulieu of America. He was a lifelong lover of sports, golf, and animals. The true light of his life were his three nieces (as he had no children of his own). He is preceded in death by his mother (Kathleen Cochran), stepfather (Lloyd Cochran), grandparents (Lucy and George Babb). He is survived by his loving and devoted sister Linda Ingle (Jim Gilmore), niece Kelley Ingle Davis (Eddy Davis), niece Jade Dowiat, niece Kirby Raney (Lane Raney), and special cousin Teresa Stephens. He is also leaving behind many beloved aunts/uncles including Bob and Billie Babb, Anne and Harvey Casper, and multiple loving cousins. The family will be receiving friends for visitation from 1-3 PM Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the Chapel of Dalton Funeral Home. At his request he will be cremated. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Humane Society of NW GA. Website: hsnwga.org Address: 604 Brookview Ln, Dalton, GA 3072. The family is requesting to please follow the 6 foot distancing rule and face mask for everyone’s safety. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA 30721; 706-529-5371