Visitation 1:00 - 4:00PM Wednesday at McEvoy Funeral Home. Born in Puryear, TN to the late Jim and Opal Orene Bivens Manning. In 1962 he married Mary Ellen McQuiston, she survives, Buchanan. Survived by a son: Christopher Todd (Laura) Manning, Illinois; sisters: Linda Carol (Jerry) Jones, Murray, KY, Claudean (Walter) Etps, Puryear; brother: Keith Manning, Lynn Grove, KY; grandchildren: Jake, Samantha and Melanie Manning; several nieces and nephews including two special nieces: Jan Hale and Marie Jones. Preceded by two sons: James Lee Manning, at birth, James Sheryle Manning; one sister and three brothers. Mr. Manning moved to Batavia, IL in the late 60's where he worked in concrete construction. He was an avid car enthusiast, rebuilding and restoring old cars.