Kenny York, founder of Manna Cafe Ministries, remembered by tie-dyed friends, family | PHOTOS

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The sanctuary of First Baptist Church saw more that 500 people gather Saturday to remember Kenny York, founder of Manna Cafe Ministries.

York died Sept. 16 after a battle with cancer. Before the service, a visitation and fellowship was held at the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building, with hundreds of people wearing tie-died shirts in York’s honor.

Ken Shipley, speaking about the life and work of Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries, at a celebration of life service on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Brian Gelande, speaking about the life and work of Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries, at a celebration of life service on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erw

Dustin York, speaking about the life and work of Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries, at a celebration of life service on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts, speaking about the life and work of Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries, at a celebration of life service on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Pastor Scott MacLeod, speaking about the life and work of Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries, at a celebration of life service on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Musicians perform in the First Baptist Church sanctuary during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

A display in the First Baptist Church sanctuary during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

A display in the First Baptist Church sanctuary during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Manna Cafe staff in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

U.S. Congressman Mark Green, Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts, Vicki York, Cynthia Pitts, Sara Golden, and Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden at First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

The First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

The First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

The First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Vicki York and U.S. Congressman Mark Green in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

The First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests at the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests outside the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Vicki York speaks to those gathered in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

A guest wears a tie-dyed t-shirt in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

The First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Guests in the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

A sign with a phrase used by Manna Cafe outside the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

A sign with a phrase used by Manna Cafe outside the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Sarah Miller speaking at the First Baptist Church Hope/Activities Building during the celebration of life service for Kenny York, Founder of Manna Cafe Ministries on, Oct. 1, 2022. (Lee Erwin).