of Searcy, AR
July 18, 1914 - November 29, 2014
Tom A. Manning, 100 was born to Thadus A. and Mary Francis Johnson Manning on July 18, 1914 in Romance, Arkansas and passed away on November 29, 2014 in Searcy.
Mr. Manning was retired from Borden Dairy Company, and was a member of the West Race Baptist Church. He loved fishing and gardening.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lois Manning, a daughter Patsy Ruth King, a great-grandson, Matthew Vaughan, and a son-in-law, Coleman Vaughan.
He is survived by a daughter, Mary Frances Vaughan of Little Rock, four grandchildren, Ronnie Vaughan (Sherry), Ann Heffington, (David), Mark King (Linda), Marla King, great-grandchildren, Mary Orr (Tommy), Stan Heffington (Nikki), Tim Heffington (Kristen), Meeka Smith (Ryan), Kyle Vaughan (Samantha), Matt King, Missy Lipscomb (Jason), Samantha Hill (Matt), Tommie King, numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy, Tuesday, December 2, 2014 from 12:30 PM until Service time at 2 PM. Interment will follow at White County Memorial Gardens, Searcy.
For online guest book, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
I have such fond memories of Mr. & Mrs. Manning. My dad, Jake Moon and Mr. Manning were backyard neighbors and both had wonderful vegetable gardens. I reconnected with Mr. Tom a few weeks ago at Searcy Health Center. I couldn't believe he was 100 yrs old! He was still the nice, smiling gentleman I had known for many years. He will be missed but I am so thankful I had chance to see him again!
This wonderful & loving man was my Great Grandaddy! I was honored & privilaged to have been able to call him that, enjoyed many trout fishing & camping trips with him & Great Granny along with many hot summer days I spent with them as we picked vegetables from their garden, shelled peas, hulled corn and prepared them for the deep freezer. I know those 2 are now reunited and are in each others loving arms once again :)
So glad Great Grandaddy that you had an amazing wonderful 100 years here on earth and touched many hearts & lives along the way. I WILL MISS YOU TERRIBLY but will cherish all the fantastic memories we shared!