Coby Mitchell Manuel passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 59. He was born on Monday, August 12, 1963 in Eunice, Louisiana to Reba Mayeaux Manuel and the late J.C. Manuel. He was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Coby loved his family, especially his wife Jenell, children, and grandchildren. His children and their friends always referred to him as “the cool dad”. He was affectionately called “Pops” by his grandchildren who brought him so much joy. He was an avid LSU fan and loved Joe Burrow. He loved everything that was health and fitness related. He found joy being by the water, whether it was boating or spending time at the beach with his family. He was always the life of the party as he could make anyone laugh and enjoyed being around the friends and family he loved, rocking out to Elvis.
Coby is survived by his mother, Reba Mayeaux Manuel; daughter, Celeste Manuel Neuville and her boyfriend, Casey; son, Tyler Coby Manuel; stepchildren, Kristen Marten Phillips and Ryan Marten (Brittany); grandchildren, Jake Michael Neuville, Jr., Charlee, Harper, and Nolan Phillips, and Gunner, Liam, and Brooklyn Marten; siblings, Keith Manuel (Becky), Roddy Manuel, Scotty Manuel (Tammy); aunt, Maxie Manuel Fontenot; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, J.C. Manuel; grandparents, Atile and Hazel Manuel and Gill and Pearl Mayeaux; aunts, Sandra Mayeaux Godeaux and Jennifer Mayeaux; uncles, Robley Mayeaux, Preston Manuel, Edward Manuel, Roland Manuel, and John Burke Manuel.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial at the Church Hall of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 4476 Duralde Highway, Eunice, Louisiana 70535, on Friday, January 20, 2023 opening at 9:00 AM and beginning at 10:00 AM with an interment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1400 E Laurel Ave, Eunice, Louisiana 70535.
