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JAMES MANNING Obituary

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.

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Published by Fresno Bee on Jul. 26, 2015.

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Ron Hull

July 26, 2015

James and son, Jim, always dealt with me honestly and respectfully when I was looking to buy a car. Thanks for modeling the Christian spirit and God bless.

Kenn Hanner

July 26, 2015

Mr. Manning had always made his Dealership feel like visiting a friend when buying or serving my 3 Jeep Wranglers. He will be sadly missed.

Mike Boley

July 26, 2015

I used to work a job that took me to every car dealership in the Valley. He was one of the only owners that I had the pleasure of meeting.I think he only bought anything from me just to be nice. He treated me as if I was his customer and not just a pesky salesman. Jim was by far the nicest person that I met at any dealership. God bless.

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