Birth date: Feb 22, 1919 Death date: Mar 14, 2015
Robert Mancil, 96, of Longview and Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on March 14, 2015. Robert was born in Pitkin, Louisiana, on February 22, 1919, to James Edward Mancil and Virginia Wes Read Obituary
The memories we have of these two are priceless. So many stories can be told of times gone by. Sue, your father was a dear man of wisdom to me in a time of my life when I needed a close friend. Our lives crossed at Valley View and have continued ever since. My heart hurts for your loss, but it also rejoices in Roberts victory in Jesus. Our thoughts and prayers will surround you in the days and weeks to come. Thank you for being our friends. Mark Lasater
I had seen Robert and Pearl over the years when we visited Longview, primarily at Valley View Church. However, I really got to know them after my grandmother Jewel Whitehurst was in the hospital and they came to check on her. What wonderful Christian and prayerful people these two were---and I speak of both of them because they were indeed "one." So sorry that the miles prevents most of our family from being there with you but we will lift you up in prayer on this day and the days to come.
The Mancils were our dear friends and also our neighbors from the time Sue and I were two years old until we graduated high school . One of my first memories of Robert was of him standing across the street from our house waiting to cross over to pick me and my tricycle up to carry me to their house to ride with Sue . He never put me down until we were in his driveway where Sue was waiting with Pearl on her tricycle for our race to begin . We always were told before Robert walked in the house " you girls be nice and do not go near the street because I will be watching you and I don't want an old car to hit you" . He would sit in their living room and watch us and then when we got tired Pearl would come out with kool aide and gram crackers and Sue and I would sit under a big tree by the drive way eating ,drinking and knowing that when we finished Robert would come out and pick me up to carry me & the tricycle home .When I turned six we moved and the house next door to us was for sale so the Mancils bought it and the friendship continued . I know Robert was glad that he no longer had to carry us back and forth across the street . We just walked next door ! I will always have love in my heart for Robert , Pearl and Sue . Precious Memories Jan Smith Mason
So sorry for your loss Mrs Mancil. What a kind man he was. I want to thank you again for being there for me when my parents were ill and visiting them in the nursing home. (Mr and Mrs Billy Womack) RIP Mr Mancil.
Dear Sue and Miss Pearl, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Mancil's passing. My prayers are with you as you share in this loss. I will always remember him as a kind, gentle man who loved his family, his church, his Lord, and others very much. A dear, dear man. I love ya'll and will always be thankful for the wonderful years that we shared at Valley View.
I was Mr. and Mrs. Mancil's insurance agent for years, what a precious gift it was know them both. I am so very sorry to hear about Mr. Mancil, my prayers are with Pearl and his family. God bless you all! Stephanie McQuay
Sue and Family, so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a fine Christian Man.May our Lord comfort you and your Mother at this time. Lynda McCoy
I was sadden when I heard the passing of Mr. Robert. I met him through his sister-in-law Mrs. Rose Willis who I am the caretaker of. He was a very friendly and kind man. I loved talking with him whenever he came down to visit to Louisiana. It was a pleasure I had the opportunity to meet him and his wife Mrs. Pearl. He will be truly missed.
Wilma Hargrove
Oakdale, La
" I will miss our conversations and reminiscing about the old neighborhood"
Mark Mason
We lived across the street from the Mancil family in Longview for many years.
He was always a kind and caring neighbor, one we always enjoyed seeing.
We lost an extraordinary man, but heaven gained a very special angel.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Mancil, Sue and family.
Sincerely,
The Mason family
