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Claude Manning Obituary
Claude Dewayne MANNING, Jr. "My friends are my estate" ~ Emily Dickinson Sonny Manning left behind a grand estate of loved ones on March 2, 2011. The various rooms of his earthly estate were built around his love for all those who wandered the margins of life. He is survived by his wife Margaret Manning of seventeen years, his parents Dewayne and Sue Manning, his brother Michael Manning, as well as brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews, and beautiful, beloved friends - all of whom will miss him dearly. A memorial service will be held March 12, 2011 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Seattle WA. Visit http://rememberingsonny manning.blogspot.com/ to post remembrances.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Claude Manning
Margaret
March 4, 2025
Dear Sonny, I cannot believe you have been gone for fourteen years. I look at you almost everyday in my work office (photos of Greece) and of you standing on the big granite outcroppings in Rockport, MA - when we were young and in grad school. We remember you and miss you presence among us. The birds at the feeders are our messengers...Love, Margaret
Margaret Manning Shull
March 4, 2024
Dear Sonny, I remember you each and every day as your pictures from Greece hang in my office for work and I see you each day at my home office where your picture hangs right above my desk. It doesn't seem real that you are not here. I know, however, that you are at rest and at peace. With fondness and great love, Margaret
Margaret Manning Shull
March 6, 2023
Dear Sonny,
Twelve years have gone by so quickly. But there is hardly a day I do not think about you. Other members of our family have now joined you in death, but you are all remembered in our memories and our hearts. What a small gesture it is to write in this guest book each year, I know. But it is one small way we continue to carry you with us. Love, Margaret
Margaret Manning-Shull
March 4, 2021
Dear Sonny - It is hard to imagine that you have been gone 10 years now - I am becoming an old woman without you! There is hardly a day that goes by that I don't think about you...you are missed and loved forever
Margaret Manning Shull
March 4, 2020
Remembering you this day, Sonny! We all miss you and love you still.
Herb and Deborah Thompson
March 27, 2011
Dearest Margaret,
Herb and I were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved Sonny. He was such a warm and loving man. Special people like him leave huge voids behind when they leave this earth.
He may have gone on to Heaven before us, but he will never leave the lives of those he touched. He lives forever in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved him.
And you are in the hearts and prayers of everyone who loves you. May God wrap you in His loving embrace and fill your heart with comfort and peace.
All our love and the peace of Christ be with you,
Kathi Guffey
March 25, 2011
Sonny, It's too much for me to believe. The memories keep shooting past like rapid fire--some of them quiet and moving, some of them outrageous and bright--always, always twinged with that sparkle in your eyes.
It all seems a little darker knowing that you are gone and there are no more possibilities--and yet as I sat in the church today I realized that we had all become molecules of the one we knew as Sonny. Because of that you will live on as long as we do.
March 14, 2011
Our Sonny... God only created just a few of the special ones who would pass through this life and leave such an authentic mark on our hearts that time will not take away. You were an wonderful child, remarkable young man and God's man forever. We loved you more than you will ever know and our hearts will always miss you. Mom and Dad (Dewayne & Sue)
Caroline Peterson
March 14, 2011
Margaret,
I'm so sorry for your loss of Sonny. I will hold you up constantly in my prayers. I am here if you ever need anything. I love you!
Mark Sargent
March 13, 2011
Margaret,
I was so deeply sorry to hear about Sonny's passing. Our family will hold you close in our prayers in these coming weeks and months. I was so grateful to share some time working with you at Gordon College, and I always think of you with great appreciation and affection. I trust that you will know the peace that passes understanding as you go through these difficult days of sorrow and remembrance.
Susan Reed
March 13, 2011
Dear Margaret,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sonny was a light that burned brightly - I am fortunate to have had him in my life, he has left indelible imprints on so many of us. His humor, gentleness, and loving friendship are the blessings he brought into my and Taylor's world - many years ago. Much love to you ~
Klete Proctor
March 12, 2011
Sonny, I will miss you so much. You will forever live in my heart in those carefree days of our youth, when our dreams were grand and our hopes eternal. Be at peace, Sonny. You were always loved more than you knew.
Darlene Farris
March 12, 2011
Margaret, I have such fond memories of our friendship at GCTS. I didn't know Sonny well, but I thoroughly enjoyed walking the life of "newly marrrieds" with you guys! Sonny is in the presence of our holy God, completely whole, and it is an amazing thing to ponder. You loved each other well and lived a beautiful life of worship to God. I wish I could be with you today, but please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you in the weeks and months ahead. I love you, Margaret.
Dia Kelly
March 11, 2011
Margaret, I was so sorry to learn of Sonny's passing. Please know you are in my prayers now and in the days, weeks and months to come.
Lezah Rous Edwards
March 10, 2011
We don't have the answers, but we trust the Lord that He has a place prepared for us so that we will be with Him in the end..Praise God Margaret, Sonny is now with our Lord Jesus...and that is our hope that we too will one day be with Him and Sonny.
Joel Cruz
March 10, 2011
I will never forget the way you challenged and entertained me in grad school. You'll always be remembered.
Dawn Keller
March 10, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you Margaret! I am so sorry for your loss. May you feel God's comfort as you go through this difficult time.
Love,
Dawn
Greg Irvin
March 10, 2011
Sonny,
When your life is remembered I pray that it is a catalyst for positive change and for stirring the heart towards the Savior.
Valorie Deel
March 10, 2011
Our prayers surround you, Margaret! We love you dearly and am so sorry for the loss of your Sonny. What an amazing journey you shared!!!
Love,
Larry and Valorie
Mary Lou & Archie Grieve
March 10, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Margaret. I can close my eyes and hear Sonny singing "He Raised Me Up".
March 10, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Margaret. I can close my eyes and hear Sonny singing "He Raised Me Up".
Mary Lou & Archie Grieve,
Tellico Village
Matt Gullett
March 10, 2011
You touched my life with your warm intelligence and tender friendship. As I continue to walk into the desire that we both shared of being counselors, I will always be mindful of your presence in my life.
Margaret Manning
March 10, 2011
We love you, Sonny, and will remember you always and with great fondness!
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