Reverend David Manigault, son of the late Deacon John Manigault and Mrs. Lillie Washington Manigault, was born February 22, 1935 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. In 1949, Rev. Manigault was baptized and joined Anderson Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Ishamel Prioleau. He was educated in the Berkeley County Public School System and graduated from Berkeley Training High School in May 1952. He entered the Armed Services and served from 1953 to 1956. Rev. David Manigault married his childhood sweetheart Nancy E. Bryan of Moncks Corner, SC on February 25, 1958. This union was blessed with two children, Barbara M. Simmons and David Anthony Manigault, who preceded him in death. Rev. Manigault was licensed to preach in 1969 and ordained in 1975 at LaGree Baptist Church in New York City under the leadership of the late Rev. J. R. Bryan. During this time, he attended the New York School of the Bible in New York, New York. Rev. Manigault worked for thirty-five years at the Bronx VA Hospital as a Supervisor in Building Management. He served as Pastor of New Pilgrim Baptist Church in Manhattan, NY from 1981-1999. He received his Associate in Arts Degree from State University of New York-Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, NY in 1980. In 1995, Rev. Manigault received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from College of New Rochelle, New York. While in New York, he served as President of the Bronx Ministers Conference for two years and served as the Chaplain for Crisis Ministry and a counselor for the Bronx Drug Abuse Program. In 1985, Rev. and Mrs. Manigault traveled to Jerusalem and had the opportunity to visit the Wailing Wall. During their stay, Rev. Manigault baptized twenty-three people from their tour group in the Jordan River, including his wife. They also took a boat across the Sea of Galilee. After retirement in 1999, he and his wife relocated back home to Moncks Corner, SC where he served as the Pastor of Greenland Baptist Church in Pineville, SC for eight years. Under his leadership, the church experienced spiritual growth in many areas and they established the Rev. Paul Sheppard Library. Rev. Manigault served as a missionary and member of the Antioch Baptist Association Executive Board. He faithfully attended the Hampton University Ministers Conference, Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina, and the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. for many years. Rev. Manigault also served as a Crisis Chaplain for the Berkeley County Sheriff Department where he would preach and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ at the Hill Finklea Detention Center in Moncks Corner and he was a member of the Berkeley County Ministerial Alliance. Also, he was an active member of the Berkeley County School District Reach Out Mentoring Program along with the NAACP and AARP. Rev. Manigault was a true pillar in the community, and he touched lives everywhere he went. Everyone who knew him has a special story to share about him. Two of his most famous words of wisdom to everyone was "Save your money" and "Write your thoughts down". He was very serious about his health, as he ran many miles every day for many years before his health declined. During worship service, he is known for saying, "Come on y'all". He was a true lover of life, his family, and the Lord. He leaves to cherish his loving memories: his faithful and devoted wife, Nancy E. Manigault of Moncks Corner, SC; one daughter, Barbara M. Simmons (Henry) of Moncks Corner, SC; one daughter-in-law, Cynthia Manigault of Santa Ynez, CA; seven grandchildren: Johnell Peeples of Bonneau, SC, Darrell K. Manigault (Alicia) of Winnsboro, SC, Devora S. Brown (Rev. Aaron T.) and Desiree L. Simmons of Moncks Corner, SC, David Christopher Manigault (Bernadette) of Los Angeles, CA, Matthew Manigault of Santa Cruz, CA and Serena Manigault of Los Angeles, CA; six great-grandchildren: JaAvonte Peeples, Christopher Manigault, Dezariah Moreland, Tatiyana Peeples, Janae Peeples and Aaron T. Brown, Jr.; two sisters: Beauty Richardson of Moncks Corner, SC and Janie Mae Doctor of Centreville, VA; three brothers: Elijah Manigault (Vickie) of Syracuse, NY, Jessie Manigault (Mary) and Leon Manigault of Cleveland, OH; one brother-in-law, Solomon Bryan (Mary) of Moncks Corner, SC and one sister-in-law, Nettie Bryan of Bronx, NY; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Mrs. Nancy E. Manigault, 1005 Manigault Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 in memory of Rev. David Manigault for the Alzheimers Association.