Donald Woodrow "Woody" Manning

Donald Woodrow "Woody" Manning obituary, Marion, IN

Donald Woodrow "Woody" Manning

Donald Manning Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service - North Chapel on Dec. 8, 2025.
Donald Woodrow "Woody" Manning, 94, of Marion, passed away at 2:00 am on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in his home. He was born in Tazewell, Tennessee on Saturday, May 30, 1931, to Grover and Vera (Greene) Manning. He was married to Mary Jane (Hendey), who preceded him in death.
Donald was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Following his military service, he worked as a journeyman electrician at General Motors for 38 years until his retirement.
Donald is survived by daughter, Jan Elizabeth (Dan) McLain of Ormond Beach, FL; son, Jon Scott (Solveig) Manning of Indianapolis, IN; step-son, Mark Allen (Jennifer) Resler of Carmel, IN; grandchildren, Benjamin (Brittney) Resler and Sidney (Tim Fultz, Jr.) Resler; and great-grandchildren, Abraham Fultz and Ruth Fultz.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Resler Manning; father, Grover Cleveland "G.C." Manning; mother, Vera C. Manning; and step-son, Brent Resler, D.O.
Inurnment will take place at a later date at Estates of Serenity.
Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Marion-Grant County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1921, Marion, IN 46952.
Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.
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