JAMES TRUETT MANNING

James Truett Manning returned to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 16, 2015, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. James was born in Knoxville, AR in 1928, to Henry and Bertha (Breedlove) Manning. Jim served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman in Germany before returning home and marrying Georgia Tanner in 1948, in Morrilton, AR. He moved his family to Cutler, CA in 1950, and opened Seaside Service Station in 1954. In the late 1950's, Jim began working with the Dodge dealer in Dinuba, CA, eventually moving to Dinuba, and purchasing the dealership in 1963. Jim and Georgia worked in the family business daily and Jim was always available to shake a customer's hand and believed that you could still do business on your word. Jim Manning Dodge celebrated 50 years in 2013, and continues to be a family run business. Jim proudly served as a Mason and in Dinuba Rotary for over 50 years. Jim loved his family, cars, and flying his airplanes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Bertha Manning; and brothers, Buford and John Manning. Jim and Georgia enjoyed 67 wonderful years together. Their union produced three children, Virginia and husband Dan, James Jr. and wife Gail, and Michael and wife Stacy. He had six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service was held at Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba, CA on Friday, July 24, 2015, with internment at Smith Mountain Cemetery, Dinuba, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project; or Shriners Hospitals for Children.