William Lewis Maness Jr.
August 10, 1947 ~ January 17, 2025
Born in:
Montgomery County, NC
Resided in:
Carthage, NC
William Lewis Maness, Jr., age 77, of Carthage, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 17, 2025, surrounded by family.
Native of North Carolina, he was born August 10, 1947, to the late William L. Maness Sr. and Dora Anne Fields in Montgomery County. William graduated from Union Pines High School and later obtained his Associate in Business from Sandhills Community College. He successfully owned and operated his own financing company, Southern Loan Corp, for 15 years prior to retirement.
He loved his family deeply and was a devoted husband to Ann Kiser Maness for 36 years. He enjoyed riding his Harley, traveling the world, NASCAR, Yankee Baseball, and listening to country music. He especially enjoyed his Chevrolet cars and was a long-time Sandhills Classic Street Rod Association member.
William was preceded in death by his father. To carry on his love and legacy William leaves behind his wife, Ann; son Johnathan Maness and wife Alexa; mother, Dora Anne Maness; sisters, Sharon Whitfield and husband, Frank, Denise Williams and husband, Ronnie; four grandchildren: Courtney Dowd and husband Dalton, Ariana Shoemake and husband Michael, Dawson Watkins, and Kinlee Toney; great-grandson, M.J. Shoemake; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in the family garden, beginning at 2 p.m.; 915 Vass-Carthage Rd., Carthage, NC 28327.
Chaplain Rachel “Rae” Ferrarini with FirstHealth Hospice will be officiating. The family wishes to acknowledge the exceptional care provided by the FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care team.
In lieu of flowers; the family asks that memorial contributions be made to FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care; 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374.
Condolences may be made online at: PinesFunerals.com.
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home is serving the Maness family.
Services
Celebration of Life: January 25, 2025 2:00 pm
Room: 915 Vass-Carthage Road, Carthage, NC 28327
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Lifting the Maness family up in prayers in William’s name, friend from Carthage High School days.
Dear Ann and family, I am so sorry to read about your husband William. I did not realize you were married to him. I lost touch through the years. Praying God will comfort your hearts.
Sincere sympathy,
Eddie and Vetres Livengood
Ann praying for you and the family during this time of loss.
Ann , Dora Ann prayers for you during this time .
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find peace and comfort in the days to come.I love you all!
Brandon, Dawn & Logan Russell
Our deepest condolences and prayers. May God give you comfort and peace. Sincerely, Gary and Portia Cummings