Robert Miles Manser, 36, of Du Quoin, passed away at 6:28 P.M., Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at his residence.
Robert had worked as a member of the cafeteria staff at the Du Quoin elementary and middle school. He was a member of the Liberty Church in Du Quoin, where he ran the sound system for many years. Robert was involved in after school programs at the middle school, girls basketball, and the summer meal program. He had helped run the scoreboard for sporting events at the grade school and high school.
He was born June 9, 1985 at Hialeah, FL, the son of Richard Miles and Mary (Van) Manser, Jr.
He married Erin McPherson on July 6, 2013 at Sarasota, FL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, one daughter - Ellie Manser of Du Quoin, his father and step mother - Richard and Ingrid Manser, Jr. of North Miami Beach, FL, father-in-law and mother-in-law - Paul and Ellen McPherson of Du Quoin, one sister - Jean Mary Manser, step siblings - Miguel Black, Raheem Rivere, and Jonelle Rivere, nephews and nieces - Caleb Miles Manser, Daniel Black, Gabriel Black, Rachael Black, April Black, Carter McPherson, and Quade McPherson, brothers-in-law - Zach McPherson and wife Bethany of Du Quoin and Wesley McPherson and wife Samantha of Kannapolis, NC.
He was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents - William and Mary Hogue and Richard Miles and Jean Manser, Sr.
Memorial services will be at 12:00 P.M., Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Liberty Church in Du Quoin with Rev. Lon McPherson officiating.
Friends may call from 10 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the church.
Friends may make memorials to the Education Fund for Robert's daughter Ellie with donations made to Erin Manser and will be accepted at the church or funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.