Final Arrangements entrusted to Emanuel Funeral Home-Palestine

Service: Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 11:00 am

Location: Union United Methodist Church, Oakwood, Texas

Interment following service at Pine Top Cemetery, Oakwood, Texas
Visitation: Friday, March 7, 2014 at Emanuel Funeral Home-Palestine, Palestine, Texas 75801...10:00am to 6:00pm **********************************************************************
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF EDDIE ROY MANNING

Eddie Roy Manning was born on March 8,2014 in Freestone County, Texas, to the parents of Alfred and Loretta B. Manning. He was the 10th of 13 children.

Eddie was raised in the Butler Community and attended school at Butler High School in Oakwood, Texas.

He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Pine Top Methodist Church.

Eddie was a loving and caring husband, brother, uncle, and friend to all who knew him. Later Eddie moved to Ventura, California, where he did masonry work. His remaining years were spent in Austin, Texas where he continued to enjoy his work until his health failed him. Eddie was called home to be with the Lord on February 27, 2014 in Austin, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Loretta Manning; eight brothers, Henry, Carlus, Edwin, Ural, Nicholas, Bradford, Kenneth and Adolphus; two sisters, Geneva Price and Carrie L. Bailey.

Survivors include: Loving and devoted companion, Freddie Henry Manning, Austin, Texas; sons and daughters, Ethel (Don) Williams, Willie, Thelonious, Angela, Ray, Stella and John; brother, LeRoy Manning, Austin, Texas; sisters, Geraldine Manning, Fort Worth, Texas, Vert Ester Shed, Dallas, Texas; four sisters-in-law, Juanita Manning, Selma Manning, Virginia Manning and Hertha Wheat Taylor. 14 grandchildren, Nicole, Decole, Dwyane, Mira, Milak, Alphonze, Demitra, Elliot, Thelonious, Jr., Christina, Makeshia, Eric, Shyra and Boyrex, 12 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.