Jonathan "Nathan" Gordon Manley

Jonathan Gordon Manley, age 42, of Colbert, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 28,2021. He was born to Eddie Louise Manley of Carlton, Georgia and the late David Austin Manley of Athens, Georgia on August 8 1979.
Besides his father, Nathan was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Sue Manley of Athens, Georgia, by his maternal grandparents Gordon and Louise  Anderson of Comer, Georgia, and by his great-nephew Kailor Spradlin.

Nathan had one daughter Hannah and was one of four children: one brother, Tim Manley of Comer, Georgia and two sisters, Elissa (Brent) Danforth, Lenox, Georgia and Farrah (Chris)Hill of Royston, Georgia. Nathan, “Uncle Na-Na,” is also survived by his four nieces , two nephews ,two great nephews and one great niece as well as his faithful dog, Bane.

Nathan was raised in Colbert, Georgia and spent his childhood playing football and baseball, two of his all time loves.  After high school he continued his passion for sports by spending weekends with his father watching their favorite teams play.  Nathan was a true grill master and enjoyed grilling any chance he got, especially with family.

His love for sports continued as an adult by teaching his daughter Hannah the game of soccer and his nephews the art of throwing a football or baseball. He was an avid Florida State fan and you never saw him without his Florida Seminoles hat and sunglasses.

In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his life long friends Clay Compton, Mike Cromer, and Marion Hammes. Nathan was a man of few words but could be quite the comedian and have you rolling in the floor with his quick come backs.  His family and friends will treasure and always remember him by his fun loving personality.
A celebration of Nathan’s life will be held at Lord and Stephens Danielsville, Georgia
Visitation will be at 1:00 pm , service will begin at 2:00 pm with a graveside service following at Colbert City Cemetery on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Paul bearers include his three nephews, Bryce Danforth, Conner Hill, and JoJo Griffin and his three friends Clay Compton, Mike Cromer and Marion Hammes.

Please make donations in Nathan’s name to the Madison County Animal Shelter.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com.