Manning Sinkler Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Manning Sinkler

Mr. Manning “Stick” Sinkler, Sr. 97, of Shelby, NC entered eternal rest peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Peak Resources in Cherryville, NC. He was born on January 10, 1923 in Hartsville, SC to the late Jake and Susan Montgomery Spann Sinkler. Growing up in Lawndale, NC, he attended Vance Grove Elementary and Douglas High Schools. At an early age, he enlisted in the United States Navy in which he was awarded the Americal Theatre Medal and European Theatre Medal during World War II. He received an Honorable Discharge on November 1, 1945 after 24 months of service. After release from service, he moved back to Shelby, NC, when one day he saw this jewel of a lady walking up Carolina Avenue, approached her and asked “Do you like chicken?”. She replied, “Yes.” He stuck his elbow out and said, “Grab this wing”. They married on July 21, 1946. “Stick” as he was called was employed at Cleveland Memorial Hospital where he began as an orderly and assistant in housekeeping. He was then promoted to male nursing assistant and later as an orthopedic technician. He received an Outstanding Service Award for 31 years of employment which was from July 1, 1949 to March 31, 1982 wherein he retired. “Stck” enjoyed many pastimes: playing checkers, bowling, watching western movies, coaching basketball and gardening at his home. He later became a taxi cab driver at Bap Weaver’s Cab Service.

“Stick” was baptized on August 12, 1990 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Gaffney, SC and later became a devoted deacon. He received an Appreciation Award for 17 years of wonderful service on December 30, 2007. He later changed his membership to Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Shelby, NC and eventually received the honor of Deacon Emeritus on June 3, 2017. The award stated, “Well Done Thy Good and Faithful Servant”. “Stick” was a loving husband, father, uncle , grandfather, great-grandfather, mentor and friend who touched the lives of many. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Manning Stick Sinkler, Jr. and Darrell Akers Sinkler; daughter, Selena Grace Sinkler Rodgers and many siblings, Mosey Montgomery, Hattie Montgomery, Louise Montgomery, Joseph Spann, Elliot “Bud” Spann, Mable Spann Odom, Marie Mary Spann, John Henry Spann, Nonie Spann Hopper, Arthur Sinkler, William Sinkler, Boston Sinkler, Woodrow “Jake” Sinkler and Louise Sinkler Muldrow. Manning leaves to cherish fond memories of him to his wife of 74 years, Novella Hunt Sinkler; one son, Dennis Chico Sinkler (special friend, Angie Surratt); three granddaughters, Denise Kee of Austin, TX, Damara Nicole Sinkler of Charlotte, NC and Danielle C. Griffin (Adam) of Henderson, NV; six great-grandchildren, Taivion Taylor, Amias Griffin, Kaela Johnson, Miles Griffin, EliAna Griffin and Kyan Johnson and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The service for Mr. Sinkler will be private. He may be viewed on Thursday, December 31, 2020 from 8:30 AM until 10:30 AM at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel. The service will be livestreamed on Facebook starting at 12:45 PM on December 31,2020. Burial will take place at Webb Memorial Lawns. In lieu of flowers, contributions in the memory of Manning Sinkler can be sent to the Leona Neal Senior Center, Food Pantry at 100 T. R. Harris Drive, Shelby.

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Father and daughter in heaven together my prayers are with you all Sinkler Family'

I was raised on White St. the Sinklers were on Weathers St.I have known the family all my life.It is with the deepest sorrow that we have to say farewell to Mr.Stick and Grace.I pray that the lord will welcome them into the Heavenly Kingdom.God Bless you all.Mrs.annie Terrill and Gregory.

Prayers for the Sinkler family. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

My God continue to watch over the family. With heartfelt condolences. With love Sister TinaSydnor

Uncle Stick's personification was of heart and love. His smile and laugh was enough to brighten anyones's day. He loved his family and we loved him. Words can't express the loss we feel but knowing he is watching over us, we can go on with his memories tucked in our hearts. Remember Family: The Lord has promised that if we will be humble in such times of need and turn to Him for aid, we will "be made strong, and be blessed from on high"
Love C Spann Rainey

Praying for the Sinkler family & Sending my heartfelt sympathy for your loss..

Dennis, May the Lord provide you with peace, comfort and understanding during time of loss and for the days to come. You are in our prayers. James (Sonny) Camp and Family.

Praying for you and your family. I Work at peak and took care of him! He always knew how to make me laugh and I would get so tickled at him. He had such a good heart. Always loved to help me out. Always had a bright smile on his face and just others around him laugh. Stick was my best friend and loved to come in and say good morning to him. When I greeted him he would just smile at me and say, "Hey girl, good morning." Praying for you and your family during this difficult time. -Carlie Jackson

Dennis "Chico" you have my deepest sympathy. Ronnie Parks

Two hearts of gold stopped beating, two sets of shining eyes at rest. God broke our hearts to prove, He only takes the best. 🙏 Rest in Eternal Peace (Pop) Manning Sinkler and Selena (Momma) Grace Rodgers.
Lovingly, George, Velma, Kim and Chris

Stick was such a special person. He cared greatly about the children in his church. Barry and I cared so much of him. He was always there when we needed him. My prayers go out to all of you. Janet Edwards'