James Calvin Manning, Sr.

1932-2023

James Calvin Manning, Sr. (Jim) went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 90 years of age. Jim was born to William Nathan Manning, Sr. and Emily May on December 9, 1932 in Notasulga, Alabama. Jim retired from a career in the US Air Force 1971 and then worked at GSFC/NASA.

He was married to Shirley Elizabeth Barber from 1953 until her death in 2009. He was predeceased by his wife (Shirley), his daughter (Melinda Michelle Stewart), his son (Mark Stephen) and his grandson (Jeromy Stewart). He is survived by his son James Calvin Manning, II (Dr. Sharon) of Hilton Head Island, SC; Cheryl Delynn Oliver (Phil) of Laurel, MD; Celia Elise Espinosa (Orlando) of Montgomery, AL; his grandchildren Angelique Manning, Anthony Stewart II, Amaris Mekonen, Lacey Manning, Jessica Lopez, and David Espinosa; and his great-grandchildren Julian Espinosa, Joshua Mekonen, Isabella Espinosa, Sarah Mekonen, Gloria Lopez, and Josiah Espinosa.

His siblings are Clarice Boyd (deceased); William Manning, Jr. (deceased); Alfred Manning; Arnold Manning (deceased); Frazier Manning; Juanita Gentry; Yvonne Howerton; and John Manning. He also has numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation and funeral services will be held at Lakeside Church of God, 3295 Lee Road #54, Opelika, Alabama on Monday, January 30, 2023. Visitation will be from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. The funeral will begin at 11:00 am, with a graveside internment at Garden Hills Cemetery in Opelika immediately following the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Lakeside Church of God.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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