Mr. Ronald Manning of Griffin, Georgia entered into rest on May 2, 2025.

Ronald Thomas Manning of Griffin, GA, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, May 2, 2025. He had been enduring a variety of chronic health issues for several years.

Ron was born in Brownsville, PA, in 1932 the son of the late James and Pearl Manning.

In high school, Ron was a standout football player and was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame in 2024. After high school, Ron attended Arizona State University before joining the US Army in which he served for 27 years. He retired in 1979. Among his tours of duty, Ron served in Korea and twice in Germany.

Ron was married to Hope A. Manning from 1964 to her death in 1998. Ron married his current wife Rebecca in 1999.

In addition to Rebecca, Ron is survived by son Montell of Decatur, GA; son Michael of Falls Church, VA; daughter Michele and son-in-law Ossie Shelton of Merced, CA; stepdaughters Tosha Parker and Tenisha Brown of GA; brothers James Manning of Meadville, PA, and John Manning, of Erie, PA; and a host of family and friends.

The family will have a private viewing on Thursday, May 8, 2025 and a private graveside service with military honors at Andersonville National Cemetery, Perry, GA, on Friday, May 9, 2025

In lieu of flowers, Ron's family would welcome donations in his name to:

Mount Paran Church

Youth Center Project

2055 Mount Paran Road Atlanta, Georgia 30327

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