John Earl Manning | Obituaries
John Earl Manning, 81, of Laurel, Mississippi, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, in Laurel, Mississippi. He was born Friday, November 3, 1939 in Laurel, Mississippi.
John Earl Manning
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 4, 2021, from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held Monday, October 4, 2021, at 3:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel and Burial will follow in Florence Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery. Bro. Jimmy Holder will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. (601) 649-3342.
John was a former member of the United States National Guard. He was retired from Masonite Corporation as the maintenance manager. He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as motorcycle and horse-back riding. He loved going to the Great Smoky Mountains and most of all, spending time with his family.
A special thanks goes out to all of his caregivers who have taken great care of him over the past several years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Faye Manning, parents, John Thomas and Lula Manning, granddaughter, Anna Christine Manning.
Survivors include his sons, John S. Manning (Melody), Mark K. Manning (Michelle), grandchildren, Marissa Dickerson (Slade), Marcus Manning (Jana), Hunter Scrimpshire (Summer), Dillon Scrimpshire (Shauna), Marlee Darty, great-grandchildren, Isabella Scrimpshire, Annastyn Scrimpshire, Audrey Kate Dickerson, Lucy Faye Scrimpshire, brothers, James Manning (Carolyn), Mike Manning (Shirley) and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Marcus Manning, Slade Dickerson, Hunter Scrimpshire, Dillon Scrimpshire, Scott Manning, Steve Manning, and Brian Manning.
Honorary pallbearers will be Randell Pickering, Ronald Pickering, and Chucky Griffith.
Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com
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