of North Little Rock, AR
July 8, 1927 - February 15, 2024
James H. (Jimmy) Manning, 96, of North Little Rock, AR was born on July 8, 1927 and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 15, 2024.
Jimmy is survived by his wife of 77 years, Mary Gwendolyn Salter Manning; his daughter, Mary Nell Walden of North Little Rock, AR and Jimmy had two grandchildren, Angela Miller (Donnie) of Conway and Brian Walden (Stacy) of Mount Vernon, Ohio. He is survived by two great grandchildren, Nicholas Miller and Madelyn Miller of Conway. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Nell Putman Manning and two brothers, Bennie Manning and half-brother, Pat Fox.
Jimmy was a master plumber and worked for Pfeifer Plumbing before starting his own business, Manning Plumbing and Heating Company, in 1968.
Jimmy loved his family and the Lord. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Sherwood after leaving Levy Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. Jimmy served Friendly Chapel Church in several capacities, but especially the annual fish fry, where he cooked for several years. He loved purchasing tickets and passing them out to friends and family.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. followed by the service at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Joe Manning and Reverend Paul Holderfield officiating. Burial will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park at 3:30 p.m. under the direction of Roller-Owens Funeral Home.
Memorial may be made to Friendly Chapel Church: 116 So. Pine, North Little Rock, AR 72114
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7 Condolence(s)
Alice Atkins
Monday, February 19, 2024
Jimmy was my second dad after mine died. So many precious memories with the Manning family. Truly love them. Will continue to pray for Gwen, Mary Nell and family.
Jerry and Barbara Gibbens
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Prayers for Mary Nell and special friend, MargaretTillman.
Jerry and Barbara Gibbens
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Prayers for Mary Nell and the Manning family and their dear friend, Margaret Tillman.
George A. Peters
Sunday, February 18, 2024
My wife and I knew Jim when we were at Levy Baptist, NLR. He was a dedicated Christian.
James Stewart
Sunday, February 18, 2024
My deepest sympathy. He was a great friend to the Stewart family. Praying for him to rest in peace, and for Gwen, Mary Nell, grandchildren.
Jerry and Barbara Gibbens
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Prayers for Mary Nell and the Manning family and their dear friend, Margaret Tillman.
willie McMahan
Saturday, February 17, 2024
I've always had special memories of Jimmy and Gwen when I was a child and a young person. I know we will all miss his joyful personality.