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Cecil MANNING Obituary
Cecil was a native of the Virginia Peninsula and had lived here all of his life. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of Monitor Lodge #197. He worked in the shipyard as an electrician/supervisor for 22 years, drove many miles across the country in his truck 'The Bounty Hunter' and had a passion for bluegrass music. Cecil owned and operated Suburban Removal and Transport Service. He, along with his jokes, stories and quick wit, will be greatly missed.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 55 years, Barbara S. Manning, four daughters, Janet Crumpler (David), Kathryn Edwards (Henry), Linda Bartgis (Mike), and Kelly Walter (Mike), all of Hampton; seven grandchildren, Angie (Ronny), Jessica (Shane), Josh, Caitlin, Chris, Emily, and Brittany; and two great-grandsons, Christian and Seth; and his favorite cat, 'Bandit.'
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2010, at W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service, with Masonic Rites, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2010, in Peninsula Memorial Park, with Pastor Arthur J. Rajanayakam officiating.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Bethany United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 1509 Todds Lane, Hampton, VA 23666.
Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com
Arrangements by W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cecil MANNING
Debbie (Lewis) Shaw
June 22, 2010
Kelly & family
Your family is in my prayers during this tough time. I pray that god will give your family strenght. May your dad rest in peace.
Terri Housse
June 22, 2010
My sympathies go out to everyone who knew Cecil Manning. He was a wonderful person and could always bring a smile to my face. My prayers will include all of the Manning family for comfort and understanding and acceptance of his death.
June 22, 2010
Barbara,
Alothough I have not been in contact with you in many years, I have fond memories of the Manning family. My deepest sympathy and prayers. Love, JoAnn Scott and Bobby Fowler
June 22, 2010
Dad, I miss you so much already. I didn't know my heart could hurt this much. I cry and want you here for selfish reasons. I was not ready to let go. I know you are in a better place where you can move freely with no pain and for that, I am so happy for you. Time will heal my heart and the tears will eventually stop. I will always have my memories of you until we see each other again. I love you and may you now rest in peace. Until we meet again.... Kelly Walter "THE BABY".
Katie
June 22, 2010
Heaven has a new angel to have fun with. Miss you Papa!!!
VICKIE FITZGERALD
June 22, 2010
TO THE MANNING FAMILY, YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS, LOOK TO YOUR MEMORIES FOR COMFORT AND TRUST IN GOD. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY. THE STAFF AT CHILDREN OF THE VILLAGE.
LEWIS RILEE
June 21, 2010
TO THE MANNING FAMILY, YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. CECIL WAS A DEAR FRIEND FROM OUR DAYS IN HAMPTON HIGH ELECTRICAL SHOP, AND THEN TO THE SHIPYARD IN THE ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT.I WILL MISS THE PHONE CALLS AND E-MAILS, WE HAD SO MANY THINGS IN COMMON OUR LOVE OF BLUE GRASS MUSIC, POLITICS, AND ON AND ON. TO KNOW HIM WAS TO LOVE HIM,THANKS FOR SHARING HIM.
Jo Blair
June 21, 2010
Cecil (Charlie)
You were a joy to work with, even when I irritated you by being so perky in the middle of the night! I will miss you.We had it wrong,I should have been Charlie, and you should have been Angel!
Jo (Angel)
June 21, 2010
I worked with Cecil for many years in the shipyard and considered him to be a very good friend and a true bluegrass buddy. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
Bill Collier, Mobjack, Va.
June 21, 2010
To Barbara and the Girls, I send you my love and prayers. Cecil will be greatly missed by all his many friends. He touched so many in his day to day activities. Betty Fernald
Steve Sutton
June 21, 2010
So sorry for your Loss, Linda, Mike,Catlin,Emily, and the whole Manning Family. I never met Cecil in person but heard so many great things about him from Trina. Trina thought the world of Cecil. Cecil was Trina's favorite client when she worked for Burks bookkeeping and Tax service. Linda's family were our great neighbors for a long time and send my heart felt condolences to them.
Eleanor & Don Hubbard
June 21, 2010
Bluegrass at Messick Bapt. will miss Cecil. He was such a joy to talk to and the stories he could tell. Our prayers to the family
Ron Smith
June 21, 2010
I have known Ceci since 1991. He was great to talk with and just "be around." His stories of not only the shipyard but driving his truck could keep your interest for hours. Although I have not seen him for a few years, I continued to think aboiut him and his family. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with them.
Laura Anderson
June 21, 2010
I Love Papa! To my extend family I send my thoughts and prayers! Papa taught me alot about life and got me through some tough times. I will remember his hugs, laugh, and most of all his Love. To MaMO, I Love You! To Kathy, Kelly, Linda and Janet, Thank You for letting me be a part of the family! I will miss him! God needed another Angel!
Richard Martin
June 21, 2010
My good friend Cecil has entered Heaven to be with our Heavenly father. I am going to miss Cecil very much, but one day I will see him again. I first met Cecil in the shipyard, he was my electrical supervisor. Cecil was a great supervisor and he had a sense of humor unmatched by anyone else. Since 1969, I have kept up with my friend, and I was proud to do so. He always thought of others and he loved his family very much. I recently went to ICU and visited with Cecil. I asked him if he had ever accepted Jesus Christ as his savior, and he knodded yes! That made my heart feel so good that knowing he was a child of God. He is now in his heavenly home with his great humor and smiling face. This world has been made better by having Cecil in it, and I am honored to have known him. God bless you Mrs Manning and all of the other family. My prayers are with you all!!
Julia
June 21, 2010
My prayers and thoughts are with you thru this difficult time . He will be missed greatly here at the Answering service, he always made us laugh.
The Honeywind Bluegrass Boys
June 20, 2010
The Manning Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
He was one of our biggest fans and we sure will miss him.
Charlotte Smith
June 20, 2010
Cecil was a wonderful person and had great sense of humor. He was always cheerful and pleasant. He will be missed greatly.
Sharon White
June 20, 2010
Thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cherish the memories and good times.
Charlotte Smith w/PAS
June 20, 2010
Cecil was always a pleasure to speak with. He will be greatly missed. My sympathies and prayers go out to his family and friends. May he rest in piece.
Sincerely,
Joy Portales
June 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family through this difficult time. Cecil will be greatly missed by all of us here at the Answering Service. He was a very warm and caring person.
Rawleigh(Jack) Linkous
June 20, 2010
Sorry to hear about Cecil. I worked several years with him.May God Bless you.
Carol Wagner
June 20, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss, Cecil was always so kind and nice to all us at the Answering Service, He will be greatly missed.Thank you for sharing him with us. We certainly will miss his famous cheesballs & crackers. My thoughts & prayers are with you through this difficult time in your life. May God Bless You.
Vicky Ashby
June 20, 2010
I have worked with cecil for 3 and 1/2 years, He was the most kind and caring person I knew. From his kind voice to his funny jokes, he never had anything negative to say. I will greatly miss hearing his voice check in with us at the Answering Service. We ALL truly loved him like he was a family member, and I will never forget how he always made me laugh. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers through this hard time. I WILL MISS YOU CECIL! *MAY YOU REST IN PEACE*
Love Always Vicky A.
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