Glenmora-Services of remembrance honoring Jeremy Don “JD” Manuel, 2 days, will be held at 11 o’clock a.m. on Friday January 9, 2026, at Harmony Baptist Church in Glenmora. Rev. Cody King will officiate. “JD” will be laid to rest at Roselawn Cemetery in Glenmora immediately following his services.

“JD’s” family will receive friends and visitors at Harmony Baptist Church in Glenmora on Friday morning, January 9, 2026, from 10 o’clock a.m. until time of service. All of “JD’s” arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Oakdale.

“JD” was born on Thursday, January 1, 2026, to the union of Micheal and Destiny Hazelton Manuel. Although they were only able to hold “JD” in their arms for a very short time, they will forever hold him in their heart, always. To our precious “JD” you are loved more than you will ever know. Your big sister Ashlynn and cousin Maggie have waited to meet you since day one and our hearts are broken because that will never come. We also know in our heart that Gods plan is perfect in all things, and you are in the arms of Jesus. “JD” will be greatly missed and loved by all.

Those left to cherish “JD’s” memory include his parents, Michael and Destiny Hazelton Manuel of Glenmora; his sister, Ashlynn Grace Manuel of Glenmora; his grandparents, Jeremy and Kristina Hazelton of Glenmora, Joey Sonnier of Elton, and Anthony Scott Manuel of Kinder; great grandparent, Don Callender of Glenmora, his aunts and uncles, Dillion and Kristy Hazelton, Charles Manuel of Kinder, and Shayla Manel of Lake Charles; one cousin, Maggie Mae Hazelton, and a host of extended family members.

“JD” is preceded in death by his great grandparents, maternal, Lynda Callender, Liz Sharp, Kirby Hazelton; and paternal, Vena Ann Sonnier, Gereld Sonnier, Carolyn Ann Manuel, Charles Ray Manuel.

Destiny and Michael would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, and staff that worked tirelessly to help their little boy thrive for the short time he was with them. They would also like to thank their amazing family and friends for the loving words of encouragement, texts, calls, and especially for all the prayers sent up for their beautiful baby boy.

Pallbearers honored to serve are Jeremy Hazelton and Anthony Scott Manuel. Honorary pallbearers are Dillion Hazelton and Don Callender.

Condolences and expressions of Sympathy may be shared with “JD’s” family at www.ardoinfuneralhome.com or on Facebook-Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes.