Kenneth Wayne Manuel, 65, of Orange, passed away on August 7, 2015, in Beaumont.

Visitation will begin Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at 5:00 PM followed by a memorial service at 6:00 PM at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, on November 30, 1949, he was the son of Louis Manuel, Sr. and Olivia (Blanchette) Manuel. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was stationed in South Korea during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Huntsman Corporation in Port Neches where he was a process operator.

Mr. Manuel loved cooking and listening to Cajun music. He was very proud of his Cajun heritage. He also loved taking trips to Austin, where he lived for a time and visiting New Orleans.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Olivia and Louis Manuel, Sr.; and brother, Louis Manuel, Jr..

He is survived by his son, Kory Manuel and wife Cheryl of Vinton, Louisiana; son Troy Manuel and wife Jessi of Orange; grandchildren, Karson Manuel, Maddox Manuel, Mason Sterling, Carley Hebert, Jeffery Hebert, and Carissa Hebert; and special friend, Edna Beard.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory