Manuel “Manny” Sanchez, 87, died Monday, May 16, 2016 at the V. A. Hospital in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Joseph and Jesus Sanchez
He is preceded in death by his twin sons, Todd Bryan and Terry Judson. He is survived by 3 children, Brigett Gladden of Rogersville, Missouri, Tony Sanchez of Fayetteville, Scott Sanchez and his wife, Sarah of Farmington; 5 grandchildren, Stephanie Sisco and her husband, Trevor of Fayetteville, Olivia Esparza of Little Rock, Antonyo Sanchez of Okinawa, Japan, Austin and London Sanchez of Farmington; and 2 great-grandsons, Jayden Goff and Trenton Sisco of Fayetteville.
He was a retired farmer and an avid golfer. He served his country in the U.S. Army and fought in the Korean War.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Hester Cemetery, 5095 E. Huntsville Road, Fayetteville, Arkansas. All friends are invited to celebrate the life of our great father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
I always enjoyed taking Manny down to Little Rock for his VA appointments. He was always so positive and just a joy to be around. We quickly became friends. I will think of him often and all the things we talked about as I carry other veterans down there. I admire and respect him for his service to our country and the great man he was. I will miss him.
Thank you for the kind words about my father, Mr. Yates. Also, thank you for helping those veterans who need to get to Little Rock for treatment.
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time…. Truly enjoyed time with Manny.
Thank you Butch!
My sincere condolences to the family. Manny, rest in peace my friend and thanks for the many
good days of golf at PVAC.
It was a sad day for all of us when Dad had to put his golf clubs away for the last time because his eyesight got so bad. Thank you for giving him so many great days at the golf course. He truly loved the game of golf.
I am soo sorry about the passing of Manuel. I remember him fondly when he and I always went to Jayden’s Grandparents Day at Jerry Pop Williams School. A great and friendly man that adored his family!
Thank you for your kind words.
Stephanie and Trevor, I love you and your family so very much. I am so very sorry for your loss. You know I would do anything in the world for you and the boys. Its going to hurt for a long time, but you are so strong in your faith that God will see you through. I love you so much , Cassie
Manny was a great golf partner, a great one to have an intelligent conversation with, and just a great person. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren, and I know they will miss him greatly as will all his old friends. We all will have special memories of this one of a kind gentleman. My sincere condolences to all the family.