Edward Menifee Obituary

No matter what was going on in Ed Menifee's life, his philosophy that each day was better than the previous one, never wavered. "As a 12-year-old, hearing someone say 'it's the best day of my life,' well, that makes an impression," said William T. White IV, of meeting Menifee 22 years ago. Read the news obituary.

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Feb. 17, 2014.

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I´ll always remember that Beautiful Smile, while holding Michelle as he expressed that "Today was The Best Day of His Life"! Mr. Ed Menifee will never be forgotten! My Love to My Friend and May GOD forever provide all the comfort you need.

Dr. Donna Murrell-Speed

Friend

February 7, 2023

You will never be forgotten by Bobby Knox, Architect

Bobby Knox, Architect

Friend

February 6, 2023

Mr. Menifee and SWAYBO will never be forgotten!! You made a tremendous impact in our lives and my sons using the skills they learned in SWAYBO! Setting goals has definitely given their lives direction!!!

Denise McCullough

February 6, 2022

I Love You and Yours! I will never forget hearing his voice when he said " THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE " and the smile that always followed while you stood by his side! May GOD Continue to Pour Comfort and Healing All Over You and Yours

Dr. Donna Murrell-Speed

Friend

February 6, 2022

Mr. Menifee was a great man and mentor! You were SWAYBO and my sons still remember what you taught them!! Gone, but NEVER forgotten!!! Denise, Antavious & Andre McCullough

Denise McCullough

Friend

February 6, 2021

I remember that smiling face and the words flowing that stated, "This is the Best Day of My Life".

Donna Murrell-Speed

February 6, 2020

Always loved and in the hearts of those who knew and cherished him. RIP

C Jacqueline Fields

May 13, 2019

Mr Menifee was a very positive and inspiring person. I took his BASIC class, I remember his postive affirmation, no matter who I am I am somebody.
He will be remembered and missed, He reached lots of people. My condolences to his family. God's peace be with you ALL.

Wanda Wright

May 12, 2019

For you, Dad. Tough day. But God!

Terese, Teyahni, True & Ty

September 6, 2016

Mr Menifee,
It has been a year since you transitioned into your heavenly home. Each day when someone asks how I am, I hear your voice saying, "Best day of my life!" Even through you trying times no one would ever have known your health was failing. I love you more than words can say, for you inspired me to always work harder than I felt like working to be the better than the best I could be. Your memories and legacy will forever be remembered!

Shayla Barlow

February 8, 2015

Mr.Menefee was a great man im grateful and blessed by his life he I will never be forgotten he will truly be missed. Denard Jones B.A.S.I.C. Ten classmates

Denard Jones

July 16, 2014

I adopted Ed's declaration of "It's the best day of my life" after meeting him nearly 30 years ago. We only had a brief relationship but his positive "can do" attitude was infectious and immediate. I have responded with, "It's the best day of my life." since meeting Ed. I've thought of him each time I've said it, and he will remain reverent in my thoughts for the rest of my life.

Quentin Bradford

April 19, 2014

We miss you Dad...your spirit lives!
Namesake: Ty Edward Menifee, my son was born @28 wks on February 25 weighing 2lbs. Thanks fpr your love and support but especially your continued prayers for his journey through NICU. He is such a trooper and his mom is trying to be, May God bless each of you! Much love, ttys

Terese (w/Teyahni & True)

March 23, 2014

May God continue to give you strength and comfort during this time. My children were in SWAYBO for a brief period. The BASIC group came to one of the prisons where I served as Chaplain. He was very inspirational and a wonderful role model for all.

Gayle Jordan

March 18, 2014

My condolences to the family. What a great attitude and compassion Mr. Menifee demonstrated to those he came in contact with. His legacy will live on. May God give you the strength to cope at this difficult time (Isaiah 57:15).

Dawn Palmer

March 1, 2014

May the family find comfort in the God of all comfort.

MJ

February 28, 2014

May God bring you comfort and strength in your time of sorrow.

Vernell Miller

February 27, 2014

May the loving memory of Ed bring you comfort and peace at this time of sorrow.

Frank & Dot Zellous

February 26, 2014

Mr Menifee was a great man I Will never forget him and his wisdom SUCCESS TO YOU TOO was one of his favorite lines

Beverly Clemmons

February 26, 2014

I extend my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Edward. It is hard to believe he isn't with us anymore.

Bobby Knox, Architect

Bobby Knox

February 25, 2014

We were blessed to have shared time with Mr. Menefee. RIP my Leadership Atlanta classmate.
Judge Barbara A Harris

February 25, 2014

What a great guy.

February 24, 2014

With deepest condolences to the Menifee family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead...(Psalm 5:1).

February 24, 2014

Michelle,

We will truly miss Mr. Menifee and will keep you and the family in our prayers. Please know we are here for you at any time.

Patsy & Walter Thompson

February 24, 2014

My prayers are with his family. Let his service and good will carry you through this difficult tme.

wanda kight

February 24, 2014

To the entire Menifee Family, I am so sorry to hear about Ed's passing. I have known Ed my entire life and he has always been an inspiration to me. May your family find comfort and peace during this time. Ed was a true Gem!

Valerie Muse-Sutton

February 24, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

irene rev.21:4

February 23, 2014

To the entire family: I am glad that my daughter Jordan and I became a part of your SWAYBO family. Mr. Menifee was an awesome Leader and inspiration to Jordan. He helped build her self esteem. For that I am thankful. He will always be in our hearts. He will Never be Forgotten.

Cassandra Hale-Williams

February 23, 2014

To Joshua and family,
I first met your dad when he walked up and down Wisteria Lane on his daily walks spreading cheer and good will. He would always take the time to stop and ask about the my family. You could tell that he was having the "Best Day" of his life and he wished the best for others.

Then I met you on the halls of Young Middle School as one of my students. Your father's warmth and consideration was reflected in you; therefore, he lives.

May God bless and keep you and your family as you celebrate your father's life.

Barbara Prince

February 22, 2014

I met Ed when he first established the BASICS program at the State Bar of Georgia. He and Larry were such good people to know and I was privileged to know him as I also worked there. Every day was the "best day of his life." He brought cheer to ours. RIP my friend.

Peggy Anderson

February 22, 2014

Rest in peace Mr. Menifee.Your good works will be remembered always.

Audrey Stuart

February 22, 2014

Michelle, May God give you and your family the strenght and comfort needed for the days ahead. I met you and Mr. Menifee when I took the cruise to Alaska with my sister, Olivia Rencher and her children. He was a very kind man

Delia Reynolds

February 22, 2014

Dear Menifee Family,

As you well know, you were blessed with a legend of a man.

Thank you for sharing him with the world.

Joshua, will you continue in the footsteps of your Dad with SWAYBO? Please do. This organization has forever changed us as a family, especially the impact it has had on our children, Danielle and Elizabeth Brown.

May God keep you in His perfect peace.

Andrew and Valerie Brown

February 22, 2014

Menifee Family
May the God of comfort bring peace and encouragement at this difficult time.

February 22, 2014

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of sorrow." Those who die God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes." (Psalms 116:15)

February 22, 2014

To Michelle and the Menifee Family,
We are deeply sadden for your loss. Ed was a true and genuine champion of wisdom, courage, determination, strong faith and love. Michelle, always know that Ed truly loved you with all of his heart. He touched the lives of many and left an indelible imprint. Michelle, always remember that "Death leaves a heartache that only God can heal, and love leaves a memory no one can steal." Just know you are very dear to our hearts and very close in every thought and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy, Chancer, Vivian, Chantel and Chancer III

Chancer and Vivian Smith

February 22, 2014

Mr. Menifee was a good man, a dedicated father and a positive influence on everyone he met. Our prayers for his family.

Robert and Sylvia Rakestraw

February 21, 2014

Michelle, Ilya, Joshua, Super Chief, and Terese,
May God give you strength through these difficult times. We all know that Ed is resting in heaven in peace with The Lord. We love you and God loves you.
Harold & Joan Cranford

February 21, 2014

To Michelle and the family. Brother Menifee will be missed. He always had a way of encouraging me. I pray for your strength in the Lord.

Juanita Clark

February 21, 2014

When God gives us a moment with ones He has touched, we are Blessed. I love you Chief, Illya, Terese, Joshua


Barbara Alexander

Barbara Alexander

February 21, 2014

My condolence goes out to Michelle and the family. God has called home a Gentle Giant. All the years at Larmore PDC and Metro TC he always is in a positive and uplifting spirit. He will be missed many .

Annette Thompson

February 21, 2014

Michelle we offer you our sincerest condolences. By Faith Edward lived his best life everyday. He has received his reward for his faithfulness. You are indeed an extension of him. He will live on through you.

Cassandra & Jarvis Odom

February 21, 2014

To the Menifee family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you in this time of sorrow. Love. Chorsie Smith and Family

Chorsie Smith

February 21, 2014

Michelle,
Sincere condolences to you and your family. May God continue to keep you and bless you.

Vee Hammonds

February 21, 2014

To the Menifee family,I'm sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great inspiration to me as a child and as a member of SWAYBO. He is one of the reasons I'm a business owner now. He was a wonderful man! May God provide peace and comfort to you.

Angela Carroll

February 21, 2014

To the Menifee family , Ed was an inspiration to all who met him. I was fortunate to have met him at an early age.Will never forget the wisdom that he gave us on the HILL. REST IN PEASE

Reginald Harper

February 21, 2014

Ed was such a special person to me. We worked together at the Atlanta Urban League in the early 70's. After the death of my brother, Maynard Jackson, Ed presented a posthumous honor to me for Maynard on behalf of SWAYBO, Ed's heart. I was so appreciative. Ed was one of the nicest people you'd ever meet. We will miss and still love him.

Carol and Kozmo (Son) MIller

February 21, 2014

To Michelle and the Family, My prayers for comfort and peace are with you all. Mr. Menifee inspired so many people of all ages; and he will be missed. His Kind and Loving Spirit will always be remembered.

Vanessa Williamson

February 21, 2014

Mr. Ed made a huge impact on our lives and we are truly blessed that God allowed our paths to cross. He encouraged us both in so many ways and we will always love and miss him. Faith and James King

James and Faith King

February 21, 2014

Always will be remembered

Frank Mitchell

February 21, 2014

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He make His Face shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you peace. From my family to yours, with Love

DR PAT DUGAS

February 21, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Eg

February 20, 2014

We send our sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Menifee. He was a very thoughtful man. He never met a stranger. We will truly miss him.

Pastor Gregory & Janice Tipton

February 20, 2014

Michelle you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Menifee will be truly missed. May God bless and give you strength to endure. Earth has no sorrow in which heaven can not heal. Love Bruce and Tesia King (BMBC)

Tesia King

February 20, 2014

Michelle & Family,
May God keep you close in this time of loss. Offering a heartfelt prayer that God will comfort you in His own loving way.

Willie W. Coleman

February 20, 2014

Prayers and thoughts are with the family. Mr. Menifee is having the best day ever with Jesus. He will be missed.

Kim Bryan

February 20, 2014

Offering my condolences to the Menifee family. May God grant you strength and courage as you face the coming days.

Reed

February 20, 2014

Michelle,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Love to you Mrs. Deborah H. Stone

February 20, 2014

My sincere condolenses to the Menifee family. Ed was such a great inspiration to us all. He was truly someone we all loved and looked up to growing up on the "Hill". My heart breaks for this terrible loss. Much love to the family and I pray that you see brighter days ahead.

Patricia Echols Dillard

February 20, 2014

Mr. Menifee was truly an outstanding person. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to meet him and for him to be apart of my life. Words can not express the impact that he had on my life or how much further all of his wisdom and encouragement pushed me to go as a person. Since meeting Mr. Menifee and Mrs. Michelle in 2002 they were always more than generous and aloud me to become apart of their family. Mr. Menifee could never be replaced.

Denisha (De-de) McCullough

February 20, 2014

My sincere condolences for your loss. I will always remember Ed. I am so sad to hear of his passing.

Shirley Smith

February 20, 2014

Condolences and continued prayer for the Menifee Family. I didn't know Mr. Menifee personally, but I met him indirectly through his daughter, Terese and now I know where her sweet spirit derives from. I pray Mr. Menifee's legacy will continue through his children and grandchildren so that they too will make a difference in the lives of everyone they meet. Our Heavenly Father is watching over you all. Be blessed!

Cindy Williams-Rushin

February 20, 2014

Such a shock to hear of Mr. Menifee's death...A GIANT TREE HAS FALLEN..A LIFE WELL LIVED...To Mrs Menifee and the entire Menifee family..Continue to trust God and he will see you thru..With Heartfelt Sympathy...Yvette Jackson - Decatur, Georgia

February 20, 2014

You, definitely will be missed for all that you gave and did tirelessly for everyone. God bless your famiy & rest in peace.

Alvinea Brown

February 20, 2014

I loved Mr. Menifee, he was so inspirational to me. I have know him quite a long time and each time that I saw him or spoke to him or whether he called me or I called him, when he was sick or well, he greeted me with "hey Diva, ohh, it's the best day of my life, how are you doing, how is everybody else doing, your son, George, Monteil, Sandy, Tam, Hope and your family?". I am honored to have been in his presence for the time that I was. This was truly a great man of God. I met him at Elizabeth for the business meeting, he gave me clothes to give to those in need, he supported me with my son in college, he helped so many of my residents through Work Force Enterprise. He was not a fake individual. He loved his family and friends. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. I know that he is greeting all of our loved one's with "best day of my life"

mamie jones

February 20, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Menifee family. I will always remember Ed's great smile, warm greeting, and the words of encouragement he always offered. His unwavering commitment to the community and our youth throughout his illustrious business career was an inspiration for me and many other business owners. He will truly be missed.

Pamela Smith

February 20, 2014

To everyone in The Menifee family, please consider yourselves hugged and showered with gentle love from me. Thanks for sharing this wonderful man with us all through the years.

Hope Boldon

February 20, 2014

To Michelle, and the family of Ed Menifee, he will be missed by his church family, Beulah Baptist Church. His encouragement and passion for life and the Lord will not be forgotten. Be blessed and know that our prayers are with you all. Rev. Mark Seals

Rev. Mark Seals

February 20, 2014

To the family, my prayers are with you. I remember Ed from working at the Atlanta Business League years ago.

Cheryl L. Bogues

February 20, 2014

Ed empowered youth in the SWAYBO program to become leaders in business & the community. He has made a mark that can not be erased. His legacy lives on through the people he has touched. Rest in peace with The Lord!

Wendy Labat

February 20, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family.

February 20, 2014

Please allow God to heal your broken heart.

Margaret Hayes

February 20, 2014

Michelle,you had one of God's best. Keep the faith and know that "Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Can Not Heal"...your sister in Christ, Rita Oliver/Beulah Missionary Baptist Church.

February 20, 2014

May happy memories flood your lives abundantly and during the tears you will pause to smile because you knew Mr. Edward Menifee.

Affectionately,
Jean Boney

February 19, 2014

Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the difficult days ahead.

Macrae Brennan

February 19, 2014

Edward was a good man who did his best helping young people.

Orrin Hudson

February 19, 2014

I worked with Ed on the Education Comittee of the Atlanta Business League. He was a joy to work with and was one of the few people who always let you know he valued your work and input. He will be sorely missed. My condolences to the Menifee Family.

Kalin Thomas

February 19, 2014

It is my distinct honor to have met this noble man. May he rest in peace.

Michael Martin

February 19, 2014

I'm sorry for your lost. May your family rely on God In this time of grief.

February 19, 2014

YOU WILL BE MISSED,REST IN PEACE.

Norris & Mary Leonard

February 19, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family.

February 19, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Menifee family.

Sharon Joseph

February 19, 2014

I was so very sorry to hear of your husband's passing, the loss of a spouse is such a profound loss. I can only imagine your grief; however, If it is any consolation, please know that I share your pain immensely. He was a wonderful man and I thought the world of him. The community has lost one of its very best and he will long be remembered for all the good works he did. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong. I Love You, QuoVadis “Jo” Nelson, Member, DeKalb Section of the National Council of Negro Women

February 19, 2014

Joshua may you and your Family know that you can be proud of a man like Ed who was always pleasant, courteous, respectful, enterprising, and encouraging. I met Ed 25 years ago at meetings in his office working on a Women "N" Business
Committee . From that day forward each time I was fortunate to be in an event with him, hè greeted me with his warm smile. I knew him to be a man of faith who loved his family. May you find comfort in knowing that hè is now resting in the Arms of God.

Rosa Crowley

February 19, 2014

To the Menifee family,
Snowflakes are one of nature's most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together so is family. Mr. Menifee is so deserving of this praise.
Our sincere condolences,
Sheila, Saundae and Rahj Rowe

Sheila Rowe

February 19, 2014

What a great brother, man, husband, dad, grandpa, and friend. We loved you from the first time we met back in the early 70's. "Best Day Of My Life " still reigns true. You were such a blessing on this earth. Love Ya Ms. Michelle and the entire family. We will keep you in our prayers whenever we think of you.

Linda Wilson

February 19, 2014

My Prayers go out the Menifee Family. I attended High school with Josh, and have known the family for a long time. Sorry for your loss.

Adrian D

February 19, 2014

Illya and Family,

I want to send my condolences to the Menifee family. You and your family will be in our prayers. Mr. Menifee was a wonderful man. He is going to be missed.

Antoinette, Nathaniel, Erika & Aisha

Antoinette Sewell

February 19, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the Menifee family. Mr. Menifee was an inspiration. He always had a kind word to everyone he met. He was someone that my children looked up to. He will be missed greatly.

Anya Shepherd

February 19, 2014

To the Menifee Family, May God Bless your Family in this time of sorrow. I send my prayers your way.

Jan Baker

February 19, 2014

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Sterling and Tammie Crews

February 18, 2014

To the family of Mr Edward Menifee al though I did not know Mr or miss I can empathize with the family because I lost a very dear love one. I wish to express my condolences as you endure this great loss. Also, our loving father is god of all comfort this he can help you through this diff unit period because " care for you" Ps.68:20.

Prudence Garbutt

February 18, 2014

Thank you for what you did to make my daughter a business women. You have made everyday the Best Day of Our Lives. Michelle and family thank you for sharing him with us.

Comm. LJ

February 18, 2014

To the Menifee family. I pray that God will continue blessing you as we remember that Mr Menefee created such great memories that we can continue to live with as well as share. He shall continue living through all of us. We are sad not because he died but because he lived. I hold you all so close. Much love!

Carolyn Harris

February 18, 2014

Michelle & Family,

What a delight that we got to meet Ed at the Wedding and on every occasion after that upon seeing you and Ed sharing your Love for each other and caring about other people always brought smiles to our face. We are thinking of you all today and may you all find peace in knowing that a great Man passed this way. May God Bless and keep you all in his loving care.

Your Cousin Rosalind & Jerome Mays

Jerome & Rosalind Mays

February 18, 2014

To Michelle and the Menifee family, Uncle Ed as I would call him will be greatly missed. My condolences.

Rhonda Wright

February 18, 2014

Our prayers are with this loving family. Mr. Menifee was an inspiration not only to family but friends as well. May he rest in peace.

Kathy & DeShaun Curate

February 18, 2014

Mr. Menifee Was a light in many of my dark days and places, as he was to many others.

Eloise Edmonds

February 18, 2014

To Michelle & Family,

Ed is smiling over us and he always will!
Take care and God bless you and comfort you.

Vanessa Cameron

Vanessa Cameron

February 18, 2014

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." - Anonymous
May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish.

Rita Worrell

February 18, 2014

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