Richmond, Virginia
MANNING, Larry Niles Sr., 70, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Melbourne Manning. He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Country Manning; daughters, Marie "Dumplins" DeMay (Perry); sons, Chris "Ray Ray" Manning (Jess Stumbo), Nate "Murphy" Manning (Nickie Horner), Larry "Captain" Manning and Larry "Speedy" Manning Jr.; sister, Joyce Musselman (Donald); grandchildren, Kayla Riddle, Cameran, Jaydan and Mackenzie Manning, Austin, Amanda and Ashley DeMay, Jordan Morris; and a host of other family members and friends. Larry owned and operated Pyramid HVAC. He had a deep love for racing and was active in NASCAR, racing at many tracks including Southside Speedway and South Boston Speedway. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday (today) at Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). His funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Upon Larry's request, the family asks everyone to dress casual for the visitation and service. Interment will follow at Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Country, Nate, and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Larry. Hopefully, over time, the wonderful memories of Larry will help to ease your pain and sadness.
Martha & Buck Buchanan
May 27, 2012 | Chester, VA
We are so sorry to hear about Larry. He was always a pleasant & friendly person. Our deepest sympathy to Country, Speedy, Nate & the whole family..
Nancy & Ernie Wright, Chesterfield, Va
May 25, 2012
You were a great man Larry and a wonderful friend. I sure will miss you.
Fletcher Jimerson
May 25, 2012 | Amelia Court House, VA
I knew you when I was a kid and then I had the opportunity of being re-acquainted with you later on in my life. Larry, I will miss you. You were one of the great ones. Love You
Ellen Jimerson
May 25, 2012 | Amelia Court House, VA
Country & Family, so sorry to hear of your loss, thoughts & prayers are with you all.
the girls @ rockwood village senior apts.
Nancy, ( daughter Flo ) Joan, Judy, Ann, Lillian,
Flo Taylor
May 25, 2012 | Chesterfield, VA
So sorry for your loss-Larry was really one of the good guys-He will be missed.
Ray & Vera Lester
May 25, 2012
What a great person god bless and rest peacefully wish I had the chance to meet him personally, but I'm already filled with a lot of memories and blessings from others whom he was friends of.
Robert bryant
May 25, 2012 | Carrollton, GA
I remember Larry from both school and running into him in the neighborhood. He was always a great guy with a happy spirit.
You've graduated now, Larry, rest in peace.
May 24, 2012
Our condolences and deepest sympathy to you during this sad time. Thoughts and prayers are with Country and the entire family.
Roger & Paula Pallett
May 24, 2012 | Chesterfield, VA