Obituary of Ronald James Manning

Ronald J. "Ronnie" Manning of Davin, WV Ronald James "Ronnie" Manning, 69, of Davin, joined his wife in their heavenly home on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, leaving from Pikeville Medical Center, after a long battle with heart failure. He was born September 29, 1946, in Logan County, a son of the late Brison and Gladys Waddell Manning. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Sandra Kay Manning who passed away on April 13, 2016; one son, Darren Manning; four sisters, Arlene Manning, Catherine "Cat" Paynter, Icelene Adkins and Christine Rose; two brothers, Clyde Manning and Clinton Ray Manning; and his all time favorite canine companion, Schoch. Ronnie was a 1964 graduate of Man High School. He was an Army veteran of the Viet Nam Conflict. A disabled electrician, Ronnie worked for 20 years in the coal mining industry. He enjoyed helping people and could often be seen helping his wife Sandy at Man High School where she served as the Principal and running the roads. An excellent cook, Ronnie loved the entire process from shopping for groceries to enjoying the fruits of his culinary ability with family and friends. He also loved his canine companions: Yorkies, Billy Joel, Summer Brooke, Payton, Micha Jackson "Jacks", and Baby Teeka; Schnauzers, Paris Hilton and Brody; and one Shih Tzu, Porsha. Those left to cherish his memory are two sons, Brent Manning of Danville and Brandon Manning of Davin; his step-children, Jillian D. Preston and Stephen (Bridgett) Preston, both of Heron Lake, MN; his precious grandchildren, Bethany Manning, Emmalynn Grace Manning, Jenna Michelle Jenniges, Brianna M. Preston, Christopher C. Preston, and Patrick D. Preston; two sisters, Sandra Black of Naples, FL and Patty Nisbett of Kingsport, TN; a special sister-in-law, Katrina Manning of Dallas, TX; a special brother-in-law, Bob Adkins of Davin; a special nephew, David (Pam) Manning of Hillsboro, OH; and several other nieces and nephews along with a host of other relatives and friends. The family would like to thank Chris Tipton, Ann Grimmett, Rachel Dingess, Katrina Gent, Donna Smith, and Bill Porter for their care, kindness, and friendship. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2016, at the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man with Rev. Johnny Hatfield officiating. Friends may gather with the family one hour prior to services to visit and share memories. In honor of Ronnie's wishes, his remains have been cremated. Online condolences may be sent to www.krantzmcneelyfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.