Wilbur Maness passed away at his home on July 15, 2021. He was born August 7, 1967, and lived his entire life in Ackerman, MS. He is survived by his mother, Sybil Maness of Ackerman, his daughter Jennifer Sims of Sturgis, his significant other, Cindy Weeks of Ackerman, and 2 sisters, Ann Reese of Woodland, and Vickie Barksdale of Senatobia. Wilbur leaves 2 grandchildren, Alex Rich and Emilee McGinnis of Ackerman.
Wilbur currently owned and operated Choctaw County Recycling in Ackerman. Everyone will also remember his mechanic and tire business. Wilbur was a true business man, yet was always willing to help anyone that needed it. His life will be celebrated in a memorial service on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS. Visitation will begin at noon and the memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Wilbur's memory to the American Diabetes Association.
