DR. RONALD RICHARD MANLEY, age 75 of Athens, Tennessee died Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, Tenn.

He was a native of Davenport, Iowa, former resident of Columbus, Ohio and had been a resident of McMinn County, Tenn. since 1967. He was  son of the late Dr. Frank Bernard Schultz and Dorothea Margaret Farr Manley and preceded in death by his Step-Father: Joseph Edward Manley.

He was owner of National Musical Instrument Services and Past President of Tennessee American Choral Directors. He was a member and Past President of the Athens Rotary Club. He was a member of Meridian Sun Lodge #50 F&AM, Alhambra Shrine, Scottish Rite, and Past President of Hiwassee Shrine Club. He was a member of the Porsche Club of America and was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his Wife: Eleanore Mae Wright Manley.  Survivors: Two Sons and Daughter-in-law: Ronald Richard., Jr. and Ola Wood Manley Reading, England.  Nathaniel Edward and Beverly McAfee Manley Cookeville,Tenn.  Daughter: Catherine Eileen Manley Des Moine, Iowa.  Sister: Marilyn Patricia Lesser of Florence, South Carolina.  Five Grandchildren: Ronald Richard Manley, III, Evelyn Eleanore Manley, Erik Neal Brown, Krystal Lynn Brown, Luke Joseph Manley, Andrew E. Manley, Ryan Fagan and Jonathan Fagan.

Memorial services 12:00 Noon Thursday in St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Rev. G. Hendree Harrison officiating.

The family will recieve friends at the Church from 11:00 to 12:00 Noon Thursday.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, P. O.Box 326, Athens, Tenn. 3737l-0326 or Tennessee Wesleyan College, P. O. Box 40, Athens, Tenn. 373710-0040.